FinePix S1 Pro Manual - Sensor Cleaning

OWNER’S MANUAL 

This manual will show you how to use your FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA 

FinePix S1 Pro correctly. 

Please follow the instructions carefully. 

Basic Photography 

Setup 

Advanced Photography 

Advanced Photography 

(Playback) 

BB11378-200(1) 

Preference

Warning 

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or 

moisture. 

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. 

DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). 

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. 

The graphical symbols are located on the bottom 

of the case. 

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 

“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient 

magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 

This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating 

and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the 

appliance. 

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For customers in the U.S.A. 

FCC Statement 

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 

two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device 

must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired 

operation. 

CAUTION 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital 

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide 

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and 

used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 

communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a 

particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television 

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is 

encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

— Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

— Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

— Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected. 

— Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. 

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this 

manual could void your warranty.

For customers in Canada 

CAUTION 

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. 

EC Declaration of Conformity 

We 

Name : 

Fuji Photo Film (Europe) G.m.b.H. 

Address : Heesenstrasse 31 

40549 Dusseldorf, Germany 

declare that the product 

Product Name : 

Manufacture’s Name : 

Manufacture’s Address : 

FUJIFILM DIGITAL CAMERA FinePix S1 Pro 

Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. 

26-30, Nishiazabu 2-chome, Minato-ku, 

Tokyo 106-8620, Japan 

is in conformity with the following Standards 

Safety : EN60065 

EMC : EN55022 : 1998 Class B 

EN55024 : 1998 

EN61000-3-2 : 1995 + A1:1998 + A2:1998 

following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/EEC, 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC) and 

Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC). 

Dusseldorf,Germany June 1,2000 

Place Date Signature/Managing Director 

Bij dit produkt zijn batterijen geleverd. Wanneer deze leeg zijn, moet u ze niet 

weggooien maar inleveren als KCA 

Please read the Safety Notes (☞P.129) and make sure you 

understand them before using the camera. 

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Contents 

Warning .............................................................................................................. 2 

Contents............................................................................................................. 4 

Preface ............................................................................................................... 8 

Camera Features and Accessories.................................................................. 9 

Features ..................................................................................................................9 

Accessories ............................................................................................................ 9 

Nomenclature .................................................................................................. 10 

Rear Display Panel Screens................................................................................. 13 

Top Display Panel ................................................................................................ 14 

Viewfinder Display ................................................................................................ 15 

1 Basic Photography 

1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap...................................................................... 16 

Using the Shoulder Strap ..................................................................................... 16 

2 Loading the Camera Batteries .................................................................... 17 

Loading the Lithium Batteries ............................................................................... 17 

Loading the Button Cell ........................................................................................ 17 

Loading the AA Batteries...................................................................................... 18 

Using the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (optional) ................................................. 19 

3 Mounting the Camera Lens ......................................................................... 20 

4 Switching the Camera On and Off .............................................................. 22 

5 Setting the Date and Time ........................................................................... 23 

6 Loading Media .............................................................................................. 24 

7 Removing Media........................................................................................... 25 

8 Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro..................................................... 26 

9 Setting the Exposure Mode Dial ................................................................. 27 

10 Holding the Camera and Focusing ........................................................... 28 

11 Releasing the Shutter ................................................................................ 30 

12 Playing Back Photographed Images ........................................................ 31 

To View Images (Playback).................................................................................. 31 

Playback Zoom..................................................................................................... 32 

Multi-frame Playback ............................................................................................ 33 

Erasing Single Recorded Images ......................................................................... 35 

Viewing Images on a TV....................................................................................... 36 

Background: A Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure .................................. 37 

2 Setup 

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Setup Functions .............................................................................................. 38 

Rear Display Panel .............................................................................................. 40 

Setting the White Balance .............................................................................. 40 

Setting the Sensitivity..................................................................................... 42

Setting the Image Quality ............................................................................... 43 

Setting the Image Size (Number of Pixels) ................................................... 44 

Setting the Color ............................................................................................. 45 

Setting the Tone .............................................................................................. 46 

Setting the Sharpness .................................................................................... 47 

Setting Multi-exposure.................................................................................... 48 

SET-UP Menu Part 1 ............................................................................................ 49 

Preview............................................................................................................. 49 

Specifying a Custom WB Setting....................................................................50 

Hi MODE/MEDIA .............................................................................................. 51 

Hi MODE .............................................................................................................. 51 

MEDIA .................................................................................................................. 51 

SELF TIMER/AUTO POWER OFF ................................................................... 52 

SELF TIMER ........................................................................................................ 52 

AUTO POWER OFF............................................................................................. 52 

SET-UP Menu Part 2 ............................................................................................ 53 

FRAME No. ...................................................................................................... 53 

PC MODE/BEEP............................................................................................... 54 

PC MODE............................................................................................................. 54 

BEEP .................................................................................................................... 54 

LANGUAGE/RESET......................................................................................... 55 

LANGUAGE.......................................................................................................... 55 

RESET.................................................................................................................. 55 

Camera Reset .................................................................................................. 56 

Camera Reset ...................................................................................................... 56 

3 Advanced Photography 

Focusing Modes .............................................................................................. 57 

When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF (auto focus) ............................................. 57 

Auxiliary AF Light.................................................................................................. 57 

When M (manual focus) is Selected..................................................................... 58 

Focus Lock Photography ............................................................................... 59 

Shooting Using Exposure Modes ...................................................................60 

z : AUTO .......................................................................................................... 60 

P : Programmed Auto ........................................................................................61 

S : Shutter-priority Auto .................................................................................... 62 

A : Aperture-priority Auto .................................................................................. 63 

M : Manual......................................................................................................... 64 

Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs ................................................................... 66 

5-Vari Programs ................................................................................................... 66 

Taking Pictures Using 5-Vari Programs ............................................................... 66 

5-Vari Program Types and Features .................................................................... 67 

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Contents - continued 

x : Portrait mode ...............................................................................................67 

c : Landscape mode......................................................................................... 67 

v : Close-up mode ............................................................................................ 67 

b : Sport mode (continuous shooting) .............................................................. 68 

n : Night scene mode ....................................................................................... 68 

Metering Modes ............................................................................................... 69 

Multi-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering .............................. 69 

Center-weighted Metering .................................................................................... 69 

AE Lock Photography..................................................................................... 70 

Exposure Compensation ................................................................................ 71 

Self-timer Photography................................................................................... 72 

Diopter Adjustment Function/Eyepiece Cap ................................................ 73 

Flash Photography.......................................................................................... 74 

Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control .............................................................. 74 

Flash Control Range (Effective Flash range) ....................................................... 74 

Synchro Mode Types and Features ..................................................................... 75 

K : Red-eye reduction mode ............................................................................. 75 

L : Slow synchro mode ..................................................................................... 75 

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash............................................................... 76 

Flash Intensity ...................................................................................................... 77 

Lenses that Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash ................................................. 77 

Nikon Flash Units that Can Be Used .................................................................... 78 

Notes on Using Nikon Flash Units........................................................................ 79 

Combining Modes ........................................................................................... 80 

Shooting and Recording Previews ................................................................ 81 

Standard Chart Display................................................................................... 82 

Histogram Display........................................................................................... 83 

Multi-exposure................................................................................................. 84 

4 Advanced Photography (Playback) 

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Playback Functions......................................................................................... 85 

Erase/Format ................................................................................................... 86 

Erase All/Format................................................................................................... 86 

Protection Settings ......................................................................................... 88 

Protecting and Unprotecting Individual Image...................................................... 88 

Protecting and Unprotecting All Images ............................................................... 89 

DPOF Settings ................................................................................................. 91 

DPOF.................................................................................................................... 91 

Setting or Cancelling Date/Time Imprinting .......................................................... 92 

Specifying DPOF Settings for Single Frame ........................................................ 93 

Checking and Cancelling DPOF Settings for Single Frame 

(REVIEW/CANCEL) .......................................................................................... 95 

Setting DPOF Settings for All the Images (SET ALL)........................................... 97 

Cancelling DPOF Settings for All Frames (CANCEL ALL) ................................... 99

Auto Play (Automatic Playback) .................................................................. 101 

Auto Play Settings .............................................................................................. 101 

Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness............................................. 103 

5 Reference 

System Expansion Options.......................................................................... 105 

Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera ............................................... 106 

Types of Nikkor Lenses with a Built-in CPU and Other Lenses that Can Be Used.. 107 

Optional Accessories Guide ........................................................................ 108 

Explanation of Terms.................................................................................... 110 

Using the USB Cable and the Software Included....................................... 111 

Notes on Using the FinePix S1 Pro ............................................................. 113 

Cleaning the CCD .......................................................................................... 114 

Determining Whether Cleaning is Required ....................................................... 115 

Cleaning the CCD............................................................................................... 116 

Power Supply Notes...................................................................................... 117 

Batteries that Can Be Used .................................................................................117 

Notes on Handling the Batteries......................................................................... 117 

Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter (AC-5VH) (sold separately) .................. 118 

Notes on Media.............................................................................................. 119 

Warning Displays .......................................................................................... 121 

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 124 

Specifications ................................................................................................ 126 

Standard Number of Available Shots (Recorded Images)...................................128 

Compatible Media............................................................................................... 128 

Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted ............................ 128 

Safety Notes................................................................................................... 129 

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Preface 

■ Preparatory Trial Shots 

When you are taking particularly important photographs (at a wedding or on holiday, for 

example), always take a trial photograph first to check that the camera is functioning normally. 

* Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. accepts no liability for any incidental losses (including any costs 

incurred in the course of the photography and any loss of income obtained from the 

photography) incurred as a result of any fault in this product. 

■ Notes on Copyright 

Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws 

without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal pleasure. Note also that 

some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and 

exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the 

transfer of memory cards (SmartMedia or microdrives) containing images or data protected 

under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed by those copyright 

laws. 

■ Liquid Crystal 

If the LCD panel is damaged, take particular care with the liquid crystal contained in the panel. 

If any of the following situations arise, take the urgent action indicated. 

● If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin 

Wipe the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with running water and soap. 

● If liquid crystal gets into your eye 

Flush the affected eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and then seek medical 

assistance. 

● If liquid crystal is swallowed 

Flush your mouth thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of water and induce vomiting. 

Then seek medical assistance. 

■ Notes on Electrical Interference 

If the camera is needed be used in hospitals or aircrafts, please note that this camera may 

cause interference to other equipment in the hospital or aircraft. 

For details, please check with the applicable regulations in that place. 

■ Handling Your Digital Camera 

This camera contains precision electronic components. To ensure that images are recorded 

correctly, do not subject the camera to impacts or shocks while image data is being recorded. 

■ Trademark Information 

● iMac and Macintosh are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. 

● Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft Corporation of the U.S. registered in the USA and 

other countries. 

Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System. 

● SmartMedia is a trademark of Toshiba Corporation. 

● All other company or product names used in this document are trademarks or registered 

trademarks of their respective holders. 

■ Explanation of Color Television System 

NTSC: National Television System Committee, color television telecasting specifications 

adopted mainly in the U.S.A., Canada and Japan. 

PAL: Phase Alternation by Line, a color television system adopted mainly by European 

countries and China. 

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Camera Features and Accessories 

Features 

• The newly developed large-size 3.4 million “Super CCD” built into the FinePix S1 Pro provides ultrahigh 

resolution of 6.13 million output, high sensitivity, a wide dynamic range and an excellent signalto-noise 

ratio. 

• Quick, responsive operation with only 0.7 seconds between shots (6.13-million output pixels) 

• 5-vari programs and an AUTO photography mode that make it easy to select the right camera 

settings for your subject 

• Exposure programs and manual photography modes let you fine tune your photography settings 

• Built-in flash and support for external flash units 

• Dot-matrix LCD panel (backlit) lets you to check your camera settings as you shoot 

• Equipped with 2 different recording media slots (slot 1: SmartMedia, slot 2: CF type II) 

• Select any of 3 image recording resolutions as needed (6.13 million, 3.54 million or 1.38 million 

recorded pixels) 

• Histogram display function lets you check the image exposure right after you shoot 

• Allows you to set the ISO sensitivity, tint, tone and sharpness individually just as if you were selecting 

the film 

• 2-inch 200,000-pixel low-temperature polysilicon TFT LCD monitor 

• Color and grayscale screen display function for checking colors and highlights/shadows 

• USB connection lets you take pictures from your PC and transfer image data quickly and easily 

(supplied accessory) 

• Supports DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) for simple print ordering 

• Conforms to the Design rule for Camera File system. 

Accessories 

● SmartMedia (1) 

(16MB, 3.3V) 

Supplied with: 

• Anti-static case (1) 

• Index labels (1 set) 

● Video Cable (approx. 1.5 m (4.9ft.), miniplug 

(3.5 mm-dia.) to pin-plug cable) (1) 

● Camera Body Cap (1) 

● AA-size Alkaline Batteries (4) 

● Battery Adapter (1) 

● Lithium batteries CR123A (2) 

● Eyepiece Cap (1) 

● Button Cell Lithium Battery CR2025 (1) 

● Shoulder Strap (1) 

● CD-ROM (1) 

● USB Cable (1) 

● Manuals 

• Owner’s Manual (this document) (1) 

• Quick Start Guide (1) 

• Quick Start Guide for Camera Shooting Software (1) 

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Nomenclature 

Top display panel (☞ P.14) 

Exposure compensation 

button (☞ P.71) 

Auxiliary AF light (☞ P.57) 

Self-timer lamp (☞ P.72) 

Red-eye reduction lamp (☞ P.75) 

Accessory shoe (☞ P.78) 

Aperture button (☞ P.64) 

Built-in flash (☞ P.74) 

Lens detaching 


Synchro mode 


Strap mount 

(☞ P.16) 

Focus mode 

selecter switch 

(☞ P.27, 57) 

VIDEO OUT socket (☞ P.36) 

Shutter button (☞ P.30) 

Digital (USB) socket (☞ P.111) 

Power switch (☞ P.22) 

DC IN 5V socket (☞ P.19) 

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Self-timer button (☞ P.72) 

Viewfinder window (☞ P.73) 

Diopter adjustment 

knob (☞ P.73) 

Flash lock release button 

(☞ P.76) 

AE lock button (☞ P.70) 

Strap mount 

(☞ P.16) 

AA battery compartment 

cover release catch (☞ P.18) 

Command dial 

(☞ P.61) 

Exposure mode dial (☞ P.60) 

Eyepiece surround 

(☞ P.73) 

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Nomenclature - continued 

Function button [4] 

CANCEL button 



4-driection button 


MENU/EXE button (☞ P.33) 

Button cell holder 

(☞ P.17) 

Rear display 

panel (☞ P.13) 

FUNC button (☞ P.40) 

Lithium battery 

compartment cover 

(☞ P.17) 

PLAY button (☞ P.31) 

Slot cover (☞ P.24) 

Color LCD monitor 

Tripod mount 

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Rear Display Panel Screens 

• Display during photography 

AA-size battery icon 

(☞P.22) 

Media icon 

(for SmartMedia) 

Sensitivity setting display 

(☞P.42) 

“FUNC” button 

Date/time 

display 

“FUNC” 

button 

No. of remaining 

standard shots 

Menu of settings that can 

be specified from the rear 

display panel (☞P.38) 

“FUNC” 

button 

Menu of settings that can be specified 

from the rear display panel (☞P.38) 

• Display during playback 

Photography information (1) 

Date/time information 

Quality settings 

“FUNC” button 

Functions that can be accessed from 

the rear display panel (☞P.85) 

Image size (number 

of pixels) setting 

White balance setting 

Photography information (2) 

“FUNC” 

button 

Shutter speed, 

aperture 

Sensitivity 

setting 

“FUNC” 

button 

Color setting 

Tone setting 

Sharpness setting 

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Nomenclature - continued 

Top Display Panel 

Shutter speed display 

Program shift icon 

(☞ P.61) 

Exposure compensation icon (☞ P.71) 

Aperture setting display 

Synchro 

mode icon 

(☞ P.76) 

Lithium battery check 

icon (☞ P.22) 


amount display (☞ P.71) 

Self-timer icon (☞ P.72) 

☞ Note 

Liquid crystal in the display panels and viewfinder display 

The LCDs (liquid-crystal displays) used in the display panels and viewfinder 

display darken at high temperatures. At low temperatures the display 

responses slow down slightly. In either case, the display will return to normal at 

room temperature. 

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Viewfinder Display 

Focusing frame (☞ P.59) 

Center-weighted metering area 

(12 mm-dia.) (☞ P.69) 

Focus indicator (☞ P.28) 

Shutter speed display 

Aperture setting display 

Flash recommended icon/ 

Ready icon (☞ P.30, 77) 


icon (☞ P.71) 

Exposure indicator (☞ P.65) 

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1 Basic 

Photography 

1 Attaching the Shoulder Strap 

■ Use the shoulder strap to ensure that you do not drop the camera 

while taking pictures. 

1 

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through the strap 

mount on the camera body. 

2 

Pass 

the end of the strap through the fastener A and 

loop B as shown in the figure below. 

A 

B 

• Check that the strap is pulled tight after it is attached. 

Using the Shoulder Strap 

1 

Put the shoulder strap over your shoulder. 

• To ensure that you do not drop the camera while taking pictures, slip the 

strap over your shoulder before you grip the camera body. 

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2 Loading the Camera Batteries 

■ The FinePix S1 Pro Digital Camera uses 2 lithium batteries (CR123A 

type), 1 button cell and 4 AA batteries. It can also be run from an 

ordinary power socket using the optional AC power adapter AC-5VH. 

(See P.128 for information on using the batteries.) 

Loading the Lithium Batteries 

1 

Switch the camera “OFF”, slide the open/close catch 

on the lithium battery compartment cover in the 

direction indicated and open the cover. 

2 

Load 

the lithium batteries in the direction indicated by 

the + and - labels on the battery compartment cover. 

Then firmly close the battery compartment cover. 

• Loading the batteries in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. 

Loading the Button Cell 

1 

Switch the camera “OFF” and then use a coin to pull 

out the button cell holder. 

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Loading the Camera Batteries - continued 

2 

Load 

the button in the direction indicated by the + and 

- labels on the button cell holder. Then firmly close 

the holder. 

• Loading the button cell in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. 

Loading the AA Batteries 

1 

Switch 

Batteries 

• AA-size alkaline batteries (provided), AA-size Ni-Cd batteries or AA-size 

nickel metal hydride (Ni-MH) batteries can be used. 

the camera “OFF”, lift up the AA battery 

compartment cover release catch and open the cover 

downwards. 

2 

Load 

the AA batteries in the direction indicated by the 

+ and - labels on the battery compartment cover. 

Then firmly close the battery compartment cover. 

• Loading the batteries in the wrong direction could cause a camera fault. 

• If you switch the camera “ON” without loading AA-size batteries, the 

“‹” warning appears on the top display panel and the camera will not 

take pictures. 

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Using the AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (optional) 

1 

Open the lithium battery compartment cover as 

described in step 1 in “Loading the Lithium Batteries”. 

• When the camera is connected to a personal computer or you are 

viewing recorded images on a TV so that the camera is switched on for 

an extended period, you should use the AC-5VH. 

When you use the AC-5VH, you can load the battery adapter (supplied) 

instead of the lithium batteries to prevent the lithium batteries being 

depleted. 

However, bear in mind that you cannot use the built-in flash when you 

are using the battery adapter. 

2 

Insert the battery adapter as shown in the figure and 

firmly close the battery compartment cover. 

3 

Insert 

☞ Note 

Notes on using the battery adapter 

When you use the battery adapter, use the AC-5VH or AA-size Ni-MH batteries. 

the connection plug for the AC-5VH into the DC IN 

5V socket on the camera and plug the AC-5VH into the 

power socket. 

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• To remove the battery adapter, grasp 

the catch with your fingers and lift the 

adapter out. 

• The socket-outlet shall installed 

near the equipment and shall 

be easily accessible. 

• The shapes of the AC-5VH, 

plug and socket-outlet depends 

on the country of use. 

• You cannot charge the 

batteries by connecting the AC- 

5VH. 

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3 Mounting the Camera Lens 

■ Switch the camera “OFF” to mount the camera lens. Always leave the 

aperture ring set to the smallest aperture (the aperture setting with the 

highest number). 

1 

Switch the camera off and mount the camera lens. 

2 

Set 

• Align the mounting marks on the lens and the camera body and then turn 

the lens slowly in the direction of the arrow until it clicks into place. (Do 

not press the lens detaching button.) 

• If you switch the camera on when there is no lens mounted or when the 

lens mounted is not a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU (☞ P.107), the “°” 

warning appears blinking on the top display panel and in the viewfinder 

display and the shutter will not release (If the exposure mode is set to 

Manual, the shutter will release when the “°” warning is displayed.) 

(☞ P.121). 

☞ Note 

Notes on Changing the Lens 

• Take care not to mount the lens when it is at an angle to the camera as this 

can damage the lens mount on the camera. 

• Always change the lens in an area free of dirt and dust. 

the aperture ring to the smallest aperture and lock 

the aperture ring. 

• If you switch the camera “ON” when the aperture ring is not set to the 

smallest aperture, “‡” appears blinking on the top display panel and in 

the viewfinder display and the shutter will not release (☞ P.121). 

• Always lock the aperture ring. If the aperture ring slips, the shutter may 

not release when you press the shutter button. 

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To 

detach the lens from the camera body. 

• Hold down the lens detaching button and turn the lens in the direction of 

the arrow. 

✎ Important 

When the camera is stored with the lens detached 

While the lens is detached from the 

camera, fit the camera body cap provided 

onto the camera to protect the inside of the 

camera and prevent soiling of the mirror 

and viewfinder screen. 

(You can also use the Nikon BF-1A Body 

Cap.) 

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4 Switching the Camera On and Off 

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To 

switch the camera on or off, set the power switch to 

“ON” or “OFF” respectively. When you switch the 

camera on, the battery check icon “I” appears. 

• Top display panel display 

I (lit): 

O (lit): 

Ample charge in the CR123A lithium batteries 

Charge in the CR123A lithium batteries is low. Have 

replacement batteries ready. 

O (blinking): Replace the CR123A lithium batteries. 

The battery check icon blinks for about 3 seconds and 

then the Auto Power Off function switches the camera off. 

The battery icon then stops blinking and remains lit. 

The viewfinder display switches off and the shutter will 

not release. 

If this occurs when you are using the battery adapter, 

replace the AA-size batteries. 

• Rear display panel display 

(lit): 

(lit): 

Ample charge in the AA-size batteries 

Charge in the AA-size batteries is low. Have replacement 

batteries ready. 

(blinking): Replace the AA-size batteries. 

The battery check icon blinks for about 3 seconds and 

then the Auto Power Off function switches the camera off. 

• If the date and time are not set, the date/time display on the rear display 

panel blinks. 

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☞ Note 

Notes on the Batteries 

• Do not use depleted batteries. 

• If you take pictures or play back images when the battery charge is low, you 

may find that you can no longer take pictures or play back images regardless 

of which battery check icon is lit. If this occurs, switch the camera “OFF” and 

replace the batteries.

5 Setting the Date and Time 

■ Use the procedure below to set the date and time. 

1 

Press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “SET-UP” menu 

appears on the color LCD monitor. 

2 

Press 

3 

Press 

“a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to select 

“DATE/TIME” and press the”MENU/EXE” button. 

“a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to select the 

desired setting and then press the “d” or “c” button. 

4 

Press 

5 

Press 

• Select “DATE TYPE” to set “MM/DD/YYYY” (month/day/year), 

“DD/MM/YYYY” (day/month/year) or “YYYY.MM.DD” (year.month.day) as 

the display format for the date. 

• You can also set the “YEAR”, “MONTH”, “DAY”, “HOUR” and “MINUTE”. 

Press “ c” on the 4-direction button to increase the number and “d ” to 

decrease the number. 

• Default setting 

USA/Canada model: MM/DD/YYYY 

Europe model: DD/MM/YYYY 

the “MENU/EXE” button. 


“END” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

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6 Loading Media 

1 

Switch 

the camera “OFF”, open the slot cover and 

insert the media. Load a Microdrive or a CompactFlash 

card into the upper slot and a SmartMedia into the 

lower slot. 

For a SmartMedia 

• Insert a SmartMedia with the contact area (gold-colored area) facing 

upwards. 

• Insert a Microdrive or a CompactFlash card in the correct direction and 

push it smoothly all the way into the slot. 

2 

Close 

the slot cover. 

• If there is a write-protect sticker on the SmartMedia, data cannot be 

recorded onto or deleted from the SmartMedia. 

• Compatible Media (☞ P.128). 

• Back up your data at regular intervals. Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. accepts 

no liability for any losses incurred as a result of data being erased or 

corrupted. 

☞ Note 

Notes on Taking Pictures 

You can release the shutter of the FinePix S1 Pro when there is no media 

installed in the camera. In this event, the image appears on the color LCD 

monitor but is not recorded. Always check that there is a media card installed in 

the camera before taking pictures. 

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7 Removing Media 

1 

Switch 

the camera “OFF” and open the slot cover. 

• If you open the slot cover when the camera is switched on, the “‹” 

warning appears on the top display panel. Switch the camera “OFF” first. 

• Do not open the slot cover while data is being recorded as this can result 

in data loss or corruption. 

• If you open the slot cover during a shot taken with a long shutter speed, 

the top display panel continues to operate until the picture is taken. 

2 

Eject 

the media. 

Microdrive eject button 

3 

Close 

• To remove a SmartMedia, push the SmartMedia in gently. The 

SmartMedia then pops out slightly for easy removal. 

• To remove a Microdrive or a CompactFlash card, press the eject button 

beside the slot. 

the slot cover. 

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8 Exposure Modes on the FinePix S1 Pro 

5-Vari Programs P.66 

Symbol Name Features and Typical Uses 

z 

P.60 

P 

P.61 

S 

P.62 

A 

P.63 

M 

P.64 

x 

P.67 

c 

P.67 

v 

P.67 

b 

P.68 

n 

P.68 

AUTO mode 

Programmed 

Auto 

Shutter-priority 

Auto 

Aperture-priority 

Auto 

Manual 

Portrait mode 

Landscape 

mode 

Close-up mode 

Sport mode 

Night Scene 

mode 

Exposure is controlled entirely by the camera. This 

mode is ideal for snapshots and other situations where 

you need to take the picture quickly to avoid missing the 

moment. 

The camera controls the exposure but the photographer 

can also influence the outcome using the program shift 

(☞ P.61) and exposure compensation (☞ P.71) 

features. 

You set the shutter speed and the camera controls the 

exposure. This mode lets you set fast shutter speeds to 

freeze fast-moving subjects or slow shutter speeds to 

emphasize the subject’s motion. 

You set the aperture and the camera controls the 

shutter speed. This mode is ideal for shots where you 

want to control the depth of field (the range of focus in 

front of and behind the subject) for focusing, such as 

shots where you want the foreground and background 

both in clear focus or shots where you want the 

background deliberately out of focus. 

This mode lets you set both the shutter speed and the 

exposure. Use this mode when none of the other modes 

give quite the effect you are looking. 

This mode uses a shallow depth of field (the range of 

focus in front of and behind the subject) to give portrait 

shots that have a soft, blurred backdrop and a feeling of 

depth. 

This mode uses a very large depth of field (the range of 

focus in front of and behind the subject) to give 

landscape shots in which both nearby and distant 

scenery is in focus. 

This mode uses a relatively shallow depth of field to 

make the subject stand out and give a soft, blurred 

background for beautiful close-up shots. 

This mode uses a fast shutter speed to freeze the 

action, allowing you to take sports shots that capture the 

feeling of rapid motion. 

This mode uses exposure control specially tailored to 

dimly lit subjects to allow you to take pictures in the 

evening or at night. (When you take a picture of a 

subject against a night scene background, you can use 

the flash to capture both your subject and the 

background as they appear naturally.) 

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9 Setting the Exposure Mode Dial 

■ By setting the exposure mode dial to z (AUTO mode), you can leave 

the exposure settings to the camera when you take pictures. 

1 

Switch the camera “ON”. 

2 

Set the exposure mode dial to “z” (AUTO mode). 

• The shutter speed and aperture settings are shown on the top display 

panel. 

3 

Set 

the focus mode selector switch to “AF” (auto 

focus). 

• Make sure that the focus mode selector switch clicks when you select the 

setting. 

• To focus on your subject, hold the shutter button halfway (☞ P.28). 

1 

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10 Holding the Camera and Focusing 

■ Hold the shutter button halfway to focus the camera. When your 

subject is in focus, the focus indicator “●” appears in the viewfinder. 

1 

Hold the camera correctly. 

• Hold your body straight and brace your elbows lightly against your sides. 

• Put one foot forward slightly to keep your upper body steady. 

• Hold the camera so that your right hand is firmly around the grip and use 

your left hand to support the lens. 

✎ Important 

Camera shake and shutter speed 

Camera shake is something to be avoided when taking pictures. As a general 

guide when taking pictures, the shutter speed should be faster than [1/focal 

length of the lens mounted] seconds. For example, with a 50 mm lens, you 

should use a shutter speed faster than 1/50 sec. Use a tripod for slow shutter 

speeds. 

☞ Note 

Notes on Composing Your Shot 

As a percentage of the actual image photographed, the image area visible 

through the viewfinder of the FinePix S1 Pro (the viewfinder coverage) is about 

90% vertically and about 93% horizontally. In other words, the picture actually 

taken is slightly larger than the field of view in the viewfinder. 

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2 

Compose 

your shot and press the shutter button 

halfway to set the focus. 

Focusing 

frame 

• When you position the focusing frame on the object you want to focus on 

and press the shutter button halfway, the camera automatically focuses 

on the object and one of the following appears in the viewfinder: 

Lit The camera has focused on the subject. If the subject is 

moving, the camera adjusts the focus so that it follows the 

movements of the subject. 

Blinking The camera cannot focus on the subject. 

If the subject is dark, the auxiliary AF light automatically operates so that 

the camera can focus. See P.57 for more information on focusing. 

• If the object you want to focus on is outside the focusing frame, use 

focus lock to take the picture (☞ P.59). 

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11 Releasing the Shutter 

■ Check that the focus indicator “●” is lit and then slowly press the 

shutter button down fully to release the shutter. 

1 

Press the shutter button halfway and check the 

viewfinder display. 

• If the flash recommended icon “j” is flashing in the viewfinder display, 

use the built-in flash (☞ P.74, 76). 

• If a warning is displayed on the top display panel or viewfinder display, 

refer to P.121 and P.122 for information on how to respond. 

2 

Check 

that the focus indicator “●” is lit and then gently 

press the shutter button fully. 

• The “REC” icon flashes on the rear display panel while the image is 

being recorded. 

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• The shutter does not release during recording when Preview mode is set 

to ON. 

• If the number of prints display is highlighted, the shutter will not release 

even when the focus indicator “●” is lit. 

• When there is no media loaded, you can display and review an image 

but you can not record it.

12 Playing Back Photographed Images 

■ Use the procedure below to play back images you have shot and 

recorded. 

To View Images (Playback) 

Play back recorded images as follows: 

1 

Press 

the “PLAY” button. The recorded image is played 

back on the color LCD monitor. 

FUNC 

PLAY 

2 

To 

view another image, use “c” (scan forwards) or “d” 

(scan backwards) on the 4-direction button. 

• Pressing the “PLAY” button again (twice when multi-frame playback is 

selected) returns the camera to photography mode. 

• Press the shutter button down halfway to return to shooting mode. 

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Playing Back Photographed Images - continued 

Playback Zoom 

Use playback zoom to view details of the image being played back enlarged. 

1 

Display the recorded image. (See “To View Images 

(Playback)”.) 

• You cannot use this method in “4-MULTI” or “9-MULTI” display mode. 

Switch back to single-frame display first (☞ P.33). 

2 

Press 

“a” on the 4-direction button. The displayed 

image is enlarged. 

• Pressing “b” on the 4-direction button returns enlarged image to its 

original size. 

• Press “d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to play back another image. 

• Press the “CANCEL” button to return to viewing images at normal size. 

• The maximum playback magnification varies depending on the image file 

size. 

3 

To 

zoom in on another part of the enlarged image, 

press the “PLAY” button to display the cursor and then 

press “a”, “b”, “d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to 

display the area you want to view. 

• To remove the cursor and return to the normal enlarged display screen, 

press the “PLAY” button again or press the “CANCEL” button. 

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Multi-frame Playback 

1 

Press 

2 

Press 

In multi-frame playback, image display can be set to “4-MULTI”, which 

displays 4 image frames at one time, or “9-MULTI”, which displays 9 image 

frames at one time. 

Multi-frame playback provides a convenient way of selecting images for frame 

erase, frame protect and DPOF frame settings. 

If you press the “PLAY” button after you have pressed the button to erase a 

frame from multi-frame playback or the button to protect a frame, you can 

review a single frame playback. 

the “PLAY” button to display the recorded image 

on the color LCD monitor. 

the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 

3 

Press 

“d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to display 

the “MULTI PLAY” menu. 

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4 

Press 


“4-MULTI” or “9-MULTI”. 

5 

Press 

the “MENU/EXE” button to begin multi-frame 

playback. 

• The display shows the selected multi-frame playback display. 

4-MULTI 

9-MULTI 

• To return to single-frame playback, select “OFF” in the “MULTI PLAY” 

menu. 

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Erasing Single Recorded Images 

1 

Display 

2 

When 

Use the procedure below to erase recorded images. 

To erase all the recorded images, see P.86. 

the image to be erased. (See “To View Images 

(Playback)”.) 

you press function button [2], the image is 

displayed on the rear display panel for erase 

confirmation. 

3 

Press 

• If the image is protected (☞ P.88), the error tone sounds and an error 

message is displayed for about 3 seconds. 

• If DPOF settings have been specified for the image, the error tone 

sounds and an erase confirmation message is displayed. Check the 

image and then proceed to step 3. 

function key [4] to erase the selected image. The 

next recorded image then appears. 

1 

• To cancel the procedure, press function key [1]. 

• To continue erasing images, repeat steps 2 and 3. 

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Viewing Images on a TV 

1 

Switch the camera and the TV off. Plug the enclosed 

video cable into the VIDEO OUT socket on the camera. 

VIDEO OUT socket 

• If there is a power outlet handy, the optional AC Power Adapter AC-5VH 

should be connected. 

2 

Plug 

the pin-plug end of the video cable into the video 

input socket on the TV and switch on the camera and 

the TV. You can then take pictures and play back 

images in the usual way. 

To video 

input socket 

• Refer to the instructions for your TV for information on the video input 

socket. 

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■ 

■ 

■ 

Background: A Brief Guide Focusing and Exposure 

Focusing, exposure and exposure metering are key factors in taking 

photographs. By understanding these aspects of photography, you can 

achieve a wider range of photographic effects. 

Focus and Depth of Field 

When you focus the camera on a point, an area in front of and behind that 

point is also in focus. This area is referred to as the depth of field and varies 

depending on factors such as the distance to the subject, the focal length of 

the lens and the aperture setting. In particular, narrowing the lens aperture 

(selecting a higher f-stop) increases the distance over which objects are in 

focus, giving what is referred to as a large depth of field. Conversely, widening 

the lens aperture (selecting a lower f-stop) decreases the distance over which 

objects are in focus, giving a shallow depth of field (☞ P.67). 

Exposure 

Exposure refers to the process by which light from the subject (the person or 

object being photographed) passes through the camera lens, hits the film 

(CCD) and is recorded. During this process, it is important that the sensitivity 

of the CCD in the camera is matched to the brightness of the subject and that 

the shutter speed and aperture are adjusted so that the correct amount of light 

reaches the CCD (correct exposure). 

To ensure optimum exposure, the FinePix S1 Pro is provided with a number of 

exposure modes. These include the AUTO, programmed auto and image 

program modes, in which the camera sets both the focus and the aperture 

setting, the shutter-priority auto mode, in which the photographer sets the 

shutter speed and the camera sets the exposure, the aperture-priority auto 

mode, in which the photographer sets the exposure and the camera sets the 

shutter speed, and manual mode, in which the photographer sets both the 

shutter speed and the aperture setting by referring to the camera’s exposure 

meter (☞ P.64). 

Exposure Metering 

The action of measuring the brightness of the subject (the person or object 

being photographed) is referred to as exposure metering. Exposure metering 

is an important source of information for determining the exposure. This 

information is used to determine the combination of shutter speed and 

aperture settings that will allow the optimum amount of light to hit the CCD. 

Because the distribution of light in the image that includes the subject is not 

necessarily uniform, the FinePix S1 Pro divides the image into 6 sections and 

provides 2 types of exposure metering. These are “multi-pattern metering”, in 

which the optimum exposure is determined using independently measured 

light information for each section, and “center-weighted metering”, in which the 

exposure metering information for the central part of the image is emphasized 

in determining the optimum exposure. 

If a D-type AF Nikkor lens is mounted on the camera, and additional metering 

mode called “3D 6-zone multi-pattern metering” is available in which distance 

information is also considered (☞ P.69). 

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2 Setup 

Setup Functions 

Settings available from the rear display panel 

Setting 

Display 

Factory 

Default 

Description 

Ref. 

Page 

White 

balance 

AUTO, Sunny, 

Shade, Fluorescent 1, 

Fluorescent 2, 

Fluorescent 3, 

Incandescent, 

Custom 

AUTO 

Specify this setting to take pictures 

with the white balance fixed to 

match the ambient light (indoor or 

outdoor) when the picture is taken. 

P.40 

Sensitivity 

320, 400, 800, 1600 

400 

Specify this setting when you want 

to shoot using a fast shutter speed 

(to prevent camera shake) or when 

you want to take bright pictures 

indoors without using the flash. 

P.42 

Quality 

Basic, Normal, Fine, 

Hi 

Normal 

Use this setting to specify the 

image quality. 

P.43 

Image size 

(number of 

pixels) 

3040, 2304, 1440 

3040 


number of pixels in the image (the 

image size). 

P.44 

Color 

STD, HIGH, ORG, 

B/W 

STD 


density of the colors in the image. 

P.45 

Tone 

STD, HARD, ORG 

STD 


image contrast. 

P.46 

Sharpness 

STD, HARD, OFF 

STD 


image sharpness. 

P.47 

Multiexposure 

OFF, ON 

OFF 

Use this setting to specify whether 

multi-exposure photography is 

performed. 

• If you switch the camera off when the data and time have not been set (☞P.22), 

the settings specified from the rear display panel and from the “SET-UP” menu on 

the color LCD monitor revert to the factory default settings. 

P.48 

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Settings that can be specified in the “SET-UP” menu on the color LCD 

monitor 

Setting 

Display 

Factory 

Description 

Default 

PREVIEW 

OFF, 

MANUAL REC, 

AUTO REC 

OFF 


previews of photographed images 

are displayed for checking. 

Ref. 

Page 

P.49 

CUSTOM 

WB 

EXE 

— 

Use this setting to specify an 

independent white balance setting. 

P.50 

Hi MODE 

TIFF-RGB, TIFF-YC 

TIFF- 

RGB 

When “Hi” is specified as the 

Quality setting, use this setting to 

specify whether the TIFF format 

used is “RGB” data or “YC” data. 

P.51 

MEDIA 

SmartMedia, 

CF Type II 

Smart 

Media 

Use this setting to specify the type 

of media used. 

P.51 

SELF 

TIMER 

2 sec., 10 sec. 

10 sec. 

When you take pictures using the 

self-timer, use this setting to 

specify the interval between the 

shutter button being pressed and 

the picture being taken. 

P.52 

AUTO 

POWER 

OFF 

2 min., 5 min., OFF 

2 min. 


the camera automatically switches 

off when it is not used and, if so, 

the interval after which it switches 

off. 

P.52 

FRAME No. 

ON, OFF 

OFF 


the frame number memory function 

is used. 

P.53 

PC MODE 

DOWNLOADING, 

SHOOTING 

DOWN- 

LOADING 

Use this setting to specify PC 

mode. 

P.54 

BEEP 

OFF, HIGH, LOW 

HIGH 


setting for the camera tone. 

P.54 

LANGUAGE 

JAPANESE, 

ENGLISH 

ENGLISH 


language used for “SET-UP” menu 

display. 

P.55 

2 

DATE/TIME 

EXE 

— 

Use this setting to specify the date 

and time. 

P.22 

RESET 

EXE 

— 

Use this setting to reset the settings 

specified from the color LCD 

monitor and rear display panel. 

P.55, 

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Rear Display Panel 

Setting the White Balance 

■ By setting the optimum white balance for a variety of light sources, 

pictures can be taken that show the natural colors of the subject while 

also capturing the atmosphere of the shot. 

1 

Press the “FUNC” button. 

2 

The 

icon for the white balance setting appears on 

the rear display panel. Press function button [1]. 

With the white balance set to “AUTO” 

• The display changes in the cycle shown below each time function button 

[1] is pressed. 

[AUTO] 

[Custom] 

[Sunny] 

[Incandescent] 

[Shade] 

[Fluorescent 3] 



• The same settings can also be selected by holding down function button 

[1] and pressing “a” on the 4-direction button. You can select settings in 

the reverse order by holding down function button [1] and pressing “b” on 

the 4-direction button. 

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Display Name Description 

AUTO 

(default) 

Sunny 

Shade 

The camera automatically determines the amount of light and 

the color information for the shot and takes the picture with a 

natural white balance. 

Select this setting for outdoor shots in fine weather when the 

light source for the shot is the sun. 

Select this setting for shots taken in shade or on cloudy days. 

Fluorescent 1 

Fluorescent 2 

Fluorescent 3 

Select this setting for shots taken under “Daylight” fluorescent 

lamps. 

Select this setting for shots taken under “Warm White” 

fluorescent lamps. 

Select this setting for shots taken under “Cool White” fluorescent 

lamps. 

Incandescent 

Custom 

Select this setting for shots when the light source is 

incandescent bulbs or lights. 

This setting uses the white balance setting specified by the 

photographer in the “SET-UP” menu (☞P.50). 

• Because white balance settings other than “Custom” are disabled when 

the flash is used, do not use the flash if you want to achieve a particular 

effect in your shot. 

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Setting the Sensitivity 

■ The ISO sensitivity (film speed) can be set to 320, 400, 800 or 1600. 

1 


2 

The icon for the ISO sensitivity setting appears on 

the rear display panel. Press function button [2]. 

With the ISO sensitivity set to “ISO400” 



320 

1600 

400 

800 






ISO320 

Sets the ISO sensitivity to 320. 

ISO400 

(default) 

ISO800 



ISO1600 


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Setting the Image Quality 

■ Use the procedure below to set the image quality. 

Selecting a high image quality decreases the number of images that 

can be saved. Conversely, selecting a low image quality increases the 

number of images that can be saved. 

1 


2 

The 

icon for the quality setting appears on the 

rear display panel. Press function button [3]. 

With the quality set to “Normal” 



Normal 

Basic 

Fine 

Hi 






Basic 

Normal 

(default) 

Fine 

Hi 

This setting records images at the lowest image quality but also 

allows the largest number of images to be recorded. 

This setting records images at the 3rd highest image quality. 

This setting allows more images to be saved than is possible 

with the “Fine” setting. 

This setting records images at the next highest image quality 

after “Hi” and allows more images to be saved than is possible 

with the “Hi” setting. 

This setting records images uncompressed at the highest image 

quality. With this setting, the fewest images can be recorded. 

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2


Setting the Image Size (Number of Pixels) 

■ Use the procedure below to set the number of pixels (image size) used 

to record photographed images. 

1 


2 

The 

icon for the image size (number of pixels) 

setting appears on the rear display panel. Press 

function button [4]. 

With the image size (number of pixels) set to “3040 × 2016 pixels” 



3040 

2304 

1440 






3040 

(default) 

2304 

This setting sets the image size to 3040 × 2016 pixels. At this 

setting, the smallest number of images can be recorded. 

This setting sets the image size to 2304 × 1536 pixels. 

1440 

This setting sets the image size to 1440 × 960 pixels. At this 

setting, the largest number of images can be recorded. 

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Setting the Color 

■ Use the procedure below to set the density of the color used when 

images are shot. 

1 

Press the “FUNC” button twice. 

2 

The 

icon for the color setting appears on the rear 

display panel. Press function button [1]. 

With the color set to “STD” 



STD 

B/W 

HIGH 

ORG 






STD 

(default) 

HIGH 

ORG 

B/W 

This setting sets the standard color density. 

This setting provides a higher color density than the “STD” 

setting. 

This setting specifies a lower color density than the “STD” 

setting. Use this setting for images that will undergo image 

processing for use in commercial printing. 

This setting converts the colors in the photographed image to 

black and white. 

2 

• If you want to view or print the image data directly, do not select “ORG”. 

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Setting the Tone 

■ Use the procedure below to set the contrast when images are shot. 

1 


2 

The icon for the tone setting appears on the rear 

display panel. Press function button [2]. 

With the tone set to “STD” 



STD 

HARD 

ORG 






STD 

(default) 

HARD 

ORG 

This setting sets the contrast for photographed images to the 

standard level. 

Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing 

for use in commercial printing. This setting provides a higher 

level of contrast than the “STD” setting. 

This setting specifies a lower contrast than the “STD” setting. 

Use this setting for images that will undergo image processing 

for use in commercial printing. 

• If you want to view or print the image data directly, do not select “ORG”. 

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Setting the Sharpness 

■ Use this setting to soften or sharpen the outlines in an image and to 

adjust the quality of the photographed image. 

1 


2 

The 

icon for the sharpness setting appears on the 

rear display panel. Press function button [3]. 

With the sharpness set to “STD” 



STD 

HARD 

OFF 






STD 

(default) 

HARD 

OFF 

This setting applies the optimum level of sharpness for normal 

shots. 

This setting sharpens the outlines in an image and is best for 

images of subjects such as buildings or text where clarity is 

important. 

Sharpness processing is not applied in this setting. Use this 

setting for images that will undergo image processing for use in 

commercial printing. 

2 

• If you want to view or print the image data directly, do not select “OFF”. 

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Setting Multi-exposure 

■ Use this setting to specify whether to use multi-exposure photography 

(☞ P.84). 

1 


2 

The 

icon for the multi-exposure setting appears 

on the rear display panel. Press function button [4]. 

With multi-exposure photography set to “OFF” 



OFF 

ON 


OFF 

(default) 

ON 

Select this setting when you do not want to use multi-exposure 

photography. 

Select this setting when you want to use multi-exposure 

photography. 

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SET-UP Menu Part 1 

Preview 

■ This setting specifies whether or not a preview image is displayed after 

you take a picture. 

1 

Press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “SET-UP” menu 

appears on the color LCD monitor. 

SET-UP menu Part 1 

SET-UP menu Part 2 (☞P.53) 

2 

Press 


“PREVIEW” and then use “d” or “c” on the 4-direction 

button to select the “PREVIEW” setting. 

Name 

OFF 

(default) 

MANUAL REC 

Description 

Images are automatically recorded with no preview image displayed. 

A preview image is displayed and you can select whether to record the 

image. 

• To record the image, press function button [1]. 

• To proceed without recording the image, press function button [2]. 

3 

When 

AUTO REC 

• If you record images with preview image display specified, you cannot 

operate the shutter again until recording is completed. 

you have selected the setting, select “END” and 

press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

☞ Note 

A preview image is displayed for about 1 second and the image is 

automatically recorded. 

Preview “MANUAL REC” Function 

• The preview “MANUAL REC” function is convenient as a way of checking the 

exposure and aligning the angle of view, but the image is not recorded unless 

you instruct the camera to do so. For normal photography, you should use the 

“OFF” or “AUTO REC” setting. 

2 

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Specifying a Custom WB Setting 

■ Use the procedure below to specify a custom white balance setting. 

1 

Press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

2 

Press “a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to select 

“CUSTOM WB” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button 

or “d” or “c” on the 4-direction button. 

• The “SET OK?” message appears on the color LCD monitor. 

• Set the focus mode selector switch to “M” (manual focus) (☞ P.58). 

3 

Photograph a reference white image, such as a sheet of 

white paper, that occupies an area larger than the 

center-weighted metering area (☞P.15). A message 

then appears indicating whether the photographed 

image is valid. 

• If the photographed image is not valid, respond to the message displayed 

as follows: 

: The subject is too bright. Apply exposure compensation 

in the negative (–) direction, select a darker subject or 

reduce the light level. Then repeat the procedure from 

step 3. 

: The subject is too dark. Apply exposure compensation 

in the positive (+) direction, select a brighter subject or 

increase the light level. Then repeat the procedure from 

step 3. 

: The image exceeds the compensation range for the 

custom WB setting. The maximum compensation value 

is set. To reset the value, press the “CANCEL” button 

and repeat the procedure from step 3. 

• The color temperature range within which the white balance can be 

matched is approximately 2800K to 9500K. 

4 

When the photographed image is valid (when is 

displayed), press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

If the image is not valid, use one of the solutions given 

in step 3. 

• To cancel the setting procedure, press the “CANCEL” button. 

5 

When you have finished setting the custom white 

balance, use “a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to 

select “END” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

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Hi MODE/MEDIA 

Hi MODE 

This setting specifies the TIFF data format when “Hi” is selected as the image 

quality setting. 

1 


2 

Press 

“a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to select “Hi 

MODE” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4-direction 

button to select the “Hi MODE” setting. 

Name 

TIFF-RGB 

(default) 

TIFF-YC 

Description 

This setting selects RGB data as the TIFF format (☞ P.110) 

This setting selects YC data as the TIFF format (☞ P.110) 

3 

When 

• To use a TIFF-YC image on your personal computer, you must have an 

application that supports the TIFF-YC format (such as the USB software 

supplied). 

you have selected the setting, use “a” or “b” on 

the 4-direction button to select “END” and then press 


MEDIA 

This setting specifies whether images are recorded on to a SmartMedia 

(default setting) or a Microdrive/CompactFlash (CF Type II). 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

When 


“MEDIA” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4-direction 

button to select the media type. 

you have selected the media type, use “a” or “b” 

on the 4-direction button to select “END” and then 


• When only one media is loaded into the camera, images are recorded 

onto that media regardless of the setting selected here. 

2 

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SELF TIMER/AUTO POWER OFF 

Use this setting to select either 2 seconds or 10 seconds (default setting) as 

the interval after which the shutter is released during self-timer photography. 

See P.72 for information on self-timer photography. 

1 


2 


“SELF TIMER” and then press “d” or “c” on the 

4-direction button to select the time interval (2 sec. or 

10 sec.). 

3 

When 

SELF TIMER 

you have selected the time interval, use “a” or 

“b” on the 4-direction button to select “END” and then 


• Setting a 2-second delay in self-timer photography is useful as a way of 

avoiding camera shake when using a tripod. 

AUTO POWER OFF 

Use this setting to specify whether the camera automatically switches off when 

it is not being used. 

1 


2 


“AUTO POWER OFF” and then press “d” or “c” on the 

4-direction button to select the “AUTO POWER OFF” 

setting. 

Name 

2 min. 

(default) 

5 min. 

OFF 

Description 

The camera automatically switches off after 2 minutes when left unused. 

The camera automatically switches off after 5 minutes when left unused. 

The Auto Power Off function is cancelled. 

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3 

When 

• Regardless of the setting selected here, the Auto Power Off function does 

not operate during automatic playback or when a USB connection is used. 



the “MENU/EXE” button.


FRAME No. 

■ The frame number memory function stores the last file number saved 

onto a media (SmartMedia or Microdrive) so that when a new media is 

loaded, file numbers are assigned beginning from that stored file 

number. The “FRAME No.” setting specifies whether this function is 

used. 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

When 


“FRAME No.” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4- 

direction button to select the frame number memory 

setting. 

you have selected the setting, select “END” and 


Name 

OFF 

(default) 

Description 

Images are stored starting with file number 0001 on each media. 

ON 

Images are stored starting with the last file number on the last media 

used. 

A 

B 

When a formatted SmartMedia is used for both A and B 

• When a new media already contains an image with a file number higher 

than the last file number stored by the frame number memory function, 

new images are stored beginning from the higher file number. 

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PC MODE/BEEP 

When the camera is connected to a personal computer, this setting specifies 

whether images are downloaded from the camera to the computer or 

photography using the camera is controlled from the computer. 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

When 

PC MODE 


“PC MODE” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4- 

direction button to select the “PC MODE” setting. 




Name 

DOWNLOADING 

(default) 

Description 

Select this setting to download images from the camera to the 

personal computer. 

SHOOTING 

Select this setting to control photography using the camera from the 

computer. 

BEEP 

• See P.111 for information on connecting the camera to a personal 

computer. 

Use the procedure below to set the camera beep to “HIGH” (default setting), 

“LOW” or “OFF”. 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

When 


“BEEP” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4-direction 

button to select the beep setting. 




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LANGUAGE/RESET 

Use the procedure below to select the language used only in the “SET-UP” 

menu display. (Menus other than the “SET-UP” menu are shown only in 

English (default setting) and cannot be set to Japanese-language display.) 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

When 

LANGUAGE 


“LANGUAGE” and then press “d” or “c” on the 4- 

direction button to select the language setting. 




RESET 

This setting resets the settings specified on the color LCD monitor and rear 

display panel. 

1 


2 

Press 

3 

To 

4 

Press 

5 

When 


“RESET”. 

reset the settings you have selected in the menu, 

press the “MENU/EXE” button. The “RESET OK?” 

message appears. 

• A list of the items that are reset is given on P.56. 

the “MENU/EXE” button to reset the settings. To 

retain the current settings, press the “CANCEL” button. 




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RESET - continued/Camera Reset 

Items reset by the “RESET” setting 

• Items set from the rear display panel 

• Items set from the color LCD monitor 

menu 

Item 

After Reset 

White balance 

AUTO 

Sensitivity 400 

Quality 

Normal 

Image size 3040 

(number of pixels) 

Color 

STD 

Tone 

STD 

Sharpness 

STD 

Multi-exposure 

OFF 

Item 

PREVIEW 

Hi MODE 

MEDIA 

SELF TIMER 

AUTO POWER OFF 

FRAME No. 

PC MODE 

BEEP 

LANGUAGE 

MULTI PLAY (Multiframe 

Playback Mode) 

After Reset 

OFF 

TIFF-RGB 

SmartMedia 

10 sec. 

2 min. 

OFF 

DOWNLOADING 

HIGH 

ENGLISH 

OFF 

1 

Hold 

Camera Reset 

Use the procedure below to reset the settings specified on the top display 

panel. 

down the exposure compensation button “h” and 

aperture button “g” for 2 or more seconds. 

Functions reset from the camera 

Function 

Program Shift 

Exposure Compensation 

Cancelled. 

Cancelled. 

After Reset 

Synchro Mode 

Self-timer 

Slow synchro used when the exposure mode is Night Scene 

(5-vari program). Normal Synchro otherwise. 

Cancelled. 

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• See P.80 for the initial function statuses and function combinations.

3 Advanced 

Photography 

Focusing Modes 

When the Focusing Mode is Set to AF (auto focus) 

• If you set the focus mode selector switch to AF and hold the shutter button 

halfway, the camera automatically focuses on the subject and the focus 

indicator “●” appears in the viewfinder display to notify you that the camera 

has focused on the subject. 

Auto AF servo (AF-A): 

In this mode, the camera automatically determines whether the subject is 

moving and, if so, in which direction the subject is moving, and then selects 

either single AF servo (AF-S) or continuous AF servo (AF-C) accordingly. 

• Single AF Servo (AF-S): 

The camera focuses on the subject and then fixes the focus (focus lock). 

• Continuous AF Servo (AF-C): 

Focusing tracks the movements of the subject. 

• In either mode, the shutter does not release unless the focus indicator 

appears. 

• When you select Sport mode (5-vari program) as the exposure mode, 

focusing is set to continuous AF servo from the outset and focusing tracks 

the movements of the subject. 

Auxiliary AF Light 

0.5 - 3 m 

(1.6 - 9.8 ft.) 

• If the subject is dark, the auxiliary AF light automatically switches on when 

the shutter button is pressed halfway to illuminate the subject and enable 

auto focusing. The auxiliary AF light operates under the following conditions: 

1. When the focusing mode is AF, an AF Nikkor lens is mounted on the 

camera and the subject is dark. 

2. When an exposure mode other than Landscape mode or Sport mode is 

selected. 

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Focusing Modes - continued 

When these conditions are met, the auxiliary AF light operates automatically. 

This function cannot be cancelled. The auxiliary AF light can be used with AF 

Nikkor lenses that have focal lengths between 24 and 200 mm. In general, the 

effective range of the auxiliary AF light is 0.5 to 3 m (1.6 to 9.8 ft.). 

☞ Note 

Continuous use of the auxiliary AF light 

If you use the auxiliary AF light continuously, the illuminating lamp temporarily 

switches off to protect the lamp. You can continue using the lamp after a slight 

delay. 

✎ Important 

Nikon flash units and active auxiliary flash 

If you use a Nikon flash equipped with active auxiliary flash and take pictures 

using TTL mode, the active auxiliary flash on the Nikon flash is automatically 

used. See P.78 for information on the Nikon flash models that can be used. 

When M (manual focus) is Selected 

• Set the focus mode selector switch to M and focus the camera by turning the 

focusing ring on the lens until the image can be seen clearly in the matt 

surface of the viewfinder screen. The shutter can be released regardless of 

whether the focus indicator “●” lights. Use manual focus for subjects that are 

not suitable for auto focusing or when a lens other than an AF Nikkor lens is 

mounted on the camera (☞ P.107). 

✎ Important 

Focus Aid 

If the lens mounted has an f-step setting brighter than f/5.6 when the focusing 

mode is set to M (manual focus), the “focus aid focusing” feature allows the 

focus to be checked using the focus display in the viewfinder. Turn the 

focusing ring on the lens so that the focus indicator “●” lights. The shutter 

button can be released at any point. 

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Focus Lock Photography 

■ If you are using AF (auto focus) to focus the camera, use the focus 

lock feature when you are composing a picture in which your main 

subject (the object or person you are focusing on) is not inside the 

focusing frame. This technique can also be used to focus on subjects 

that are not suitable for auto focusing. 

1 

Position the focusing frame over the object or person 

on which you want to focus and press the shutter 

button halfway. 

2 

When 

• When the camera is focused, the focus indicator “●” lights and the focus 

stays locked as long as the shutter button is held halfway. 

• If the selected exposure mode is Sport mode (5-vari program), focus lock 

photography cannot be used. 

• If you want to use focus lock when a moving subject stops moving (when 

the focusing mode changes from continuous AF to single AF servo), 

release the shutter button and then press the shutter button halfway 

again. 

the focus indicator “●” lights, keep the shutter 

button held halfway as you compose the picture and 

then take the picture. 

• Once the focus indicator “●” lights, do not change the distance between 

the camera and the main subject. If you keep your finger on the shutter 

button and keep the button held down after the shutter has released, you 

can take any number of shots with the focus fixed at the same setting. 

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3

Shooting Using Exposure Modes 

z: AUTO 

This exposure mode is the easiest to use for 

taking pictures since the photographer can 

leave the exposure settings to the camera. 

This exposure mode is recommended for 

people using an SLR camera for the first 

time. 

See P.80 for information on using this mode 

with other functions. 

1 

Set the exposure mode dial to “z”. 

• When you select z (AUTO mode), the following function statuses apply: 

Metering mode : Multi-pattern metering (☞ P.69) 

Flash : j Normal synchro mode (☞ P.74) 

• The program shift, exposure compensation and slow synchro functions 

cannot be selected. 

2 

Check 

that the focus indicator “●” is lit and take the 

picture. 

• If one of the following warnings appears on the top display panel or 

viewfinder display, the subject is too bright or too dark and is beyond the 

camera control range. 

• ⁄ : Use an ND (light volume adjustment) filter. 

• ¤ : Use the flash. 

✎ Important 

Differences between AUTO and Programmed auto 

Both modes use the same exposure control method, but the programmed auto 

mode allows greater flexibility in the photography settings since program shift 

(☞ P.61), exposure compensation (☞ P.71) and slow synchro (☞ P.75) can 

also be set. 

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P: Programmed Auto 

In this mode, the camera automatically 

controls the exposure to give the optimum 

exposure for the photography conditions. 

This mode can be used in combination with 

program shift or exposure compensation 

(☞ P.71) for better quality pictures. 



1 

Set the exposure mode dial to “P”. 

2 

Check 


picture. 






✎ Important 

Program Shift 

By turning the command dial 

during programmed auto mode 

photography, you can change the 

combination of shutter speed and 

aperture while maintaining the 

same exposure, providing 

operation that is equivalent to the 

shutter-priority auto and aperturepriority 

auto modes. During program shift, “f” is displayed on the top display 

panel. To cancel program shift, reset shutter speed and aperture settings to 

their original values, select another exposure mode, switch the camera off, 

use the built-in flash (☞ P.74) or perform a camera reset (☞ P.56). 

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Shooting Using Exposure Modes - continued 

S: Shutter-priority Auto 

1 

Set 

In this mode, the photographer sets the 

shutter speed (1/2000 to 30 sec.) and the 

camera automatically controls the aperture 

setting. This mode is best for photographs 

where the shutter speed is the main priority, 

such as subjects in sports scenes where 

you want a fast shutter speed to freeze one 

moment of the action, or where you want a 

slow shutter speed to emphasize the sense 

of movement. 



the exposure mode dial to “S” and set the shutter 

speed on the command dial (1/2000 to 30 sec.). 

2 

Check 


picture. 




• ⁄ : Set a faster shutter speed. If the warning still appears with the 

faster shutter speed, use an ND (light volume adjustment) filter. 

• ¤ : Set a slower shutter speed. If the warning still appears with the 

slower shutter speed, use the flash. 

• Pressing the “CANCEL” button during a long-exposure shot does not 

interrupt the shot. 

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A: Aperture-priority Auto 

1 

Set 

In this mode, the photographer sets the 

aperture (narrowest aperture to widest 

aperture) and the camera automatically 

controls the shutter speed. This mode is 

best for photographs where the depth of 

field is the main priority, such as shots 

where you both near and distant objects in 

clear focus or where you want the 

background out of focus. You can also use 

this mode to vary the flash control range by 

changing the aperture when you are taking 

pictures with the flash (☞ P.74). 



the exposure mode dial to “A” and set the aperture 

setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture) on the 

command dial. 

2 

Check 


picture. 




• ⁄ : Set a higher aperture setting. If the warning still appears with the 

higher aperture setting, use an ND (light volume adjustment) filter. 

• ¤ : Set a lower aperture setting. If the warning still appears with the 

lower aperture setting, use the flash. 

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Shooting Using Exposure Modes - continued 

M: Manual 

1 

Set 

In this mode, the photographer can set any 

shutter speed (1/2000 to 30 sec.) and any 

aperture setting (narrowest aperture to 

widest aperture). This allows the 

photographer to determine the exposure to 

suit the conditions and the desired goals 

while watching the exposure indicator in the 

viewfinder. 



the exposure mode dial to “M” and compose the 

picture. 

• M: In manual mode, the metering mode is automatically switched from 

multi-pattern metering to center-weighted metering (☞ P.69). 

2 

Set 

the shutter speed and aperture setting while 

watching the exposure indicator in the viewfinder. 

• Set the shutter speed (1/2000 to 30 sec.) on the command dial. 

• Set the aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture) by using 

the command dial while holding down the aperture button “g”. 

• Either setting (shutter speed or aperture) can be set first. 

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✎ Important 

Exposure Indicator 

The figures at right show how to read 

the exposure indicator. The icons 

show the difference between the 

value given by the combination of 

shutter speed and aperture setting 

and the exposure value measured by 

the camera. 

Correctly exposed or over- or underexposed 

by less than 0.5 EV steps 

Under-exposed by 0.5 EV steps or 

more but less than 1.5 EV. 

Over-exposed by 1.5 EV or more 

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Check 


picture. 

• Lenses other than a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU can only be used in 

this mode. However, the camera’s exposure meter cannot be used and 

the aperture cannot be set using the aperture button and command dial. 

See “Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera” on P.106 for details. 

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Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs 

5-Vari Programs 

The 5-vari programs provide programs for each mode that make it easy for 

you to take pictures that capture your desired image. The programs tailor the 

camera settings to particular scenes or subjects by selecting shutter speeds 

matched to the subject’s movement and aperture settings that allow for the 

depth of field (focusing depth) and even the focusing characteristics of the 

lens. 

See P.80 for information on using 5-vari programs with other functions. 

Taking Pictures Using 5-Vari Programs 

Set the exposure mode dial to the desired 5-vari 

program, check that the focus indicator “●” is lit, and 

then take the picture. 






☞ Note 

Points to note when using 5-vari programs 

Program shift (☞ P.61) and exposure compensation (☞ P.71) are both 

cancelled in the 5-vari program modes. If you use the flash, the synchro mode 

is automatically switched according to the mode (☞ P.76). 

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5-Vari Program Types and Features 

x: Portrait mode 

By using exposure control with a wide 

aperture (a low aperture number), this mode 

keeps a shallow depth of field (restricting the 

range of focus in front of and behind the 

subject). This allows you to take pictures in 

which your subject stands out clearly against 

a softly blurred background, giving a feeling 

of depth in the shot. 

Recommended lens: The most effective 

lenses for this mode are bright telephoto lenses in the 50 to 135 mm range. 

c: Landscape mode 

By using exposure control with a narrow 

aperture (a high aperture number), this mode 

give a large depth of field (extending the 

range of focus in front of and behind the 

subject) to allow you to take pictures of 

scenery in which the both near and distant 

objects are in sharp focus. 

Lenses from wide-angle through to telephoto 

can be used in this mode. 

• In some photography conditions care is needed to avoid camera shake since 

a slow shutter speed may be used. (A tripod should be used in such 

situations.) 

v: Close-up mode 

This mode uses exposure control with a wide 

aperture to give a relatively shallow depth of 

field so that you can take close-up shots in 

which your subject stands out clearly against 

a softly blurred background. 


lenses for this mode are the Micro Nikkor 

lenses. 

• In some photography conditions care is 

needed to avoid camera shake since a slow shutter speed may be used. 

(A tripod should be used in such situations.) 

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Shooting Using 5-Vari Programs - continued 

b: Sport mode (continuous shooting) 

This mode uses exposure control with a fast 

shutter speed setting to freeze your subject 

in a moment of rapid movement and allow 

you to take shots of sporting events that 

capture the feeling of fast-paced action. 


lenses for this mode are telephoto lenses in 

the 80 to 300 mm range. 

• In Sport mode, the focusing mode switches 

to continuous AF servo without focus lock so that the camera focus tracks 

the movements of your subject. Also, if “PREVIEW” (☞P.49) is set to “OFF”, 

the camera shoots pictures continuously for as long as the shutter button is 

held down. The maximum number of continuous frames is 5. 

• The shutter will not release if the number of available shots is highlighted. 

☞ Note 

Using continuous shooting when the number of remaining frames 

displayed is small 

If you use continuous shooting when the number of remaining frames displayed 

is small, a warning beep may sound and the number of remaining frames 

displayed may show 0 even when the number of shots taken is fewer than the 

number of shots displayed when continuous shooting began. 

n: Night scene mode 

This mode uses exposure control that is 

tailored to dimly lit subjects and allows you to 

effectively capture beautiful evening or night 

scenes. 

Also, when you are shooting people against 

an evening backdrop, you can use the flash 

to capture both your subjects and the 

background as they appear naturally. 

Lenses from wide-angle through to telephoto 

can be used in this mode. 

• In some photography conditions care is needed to avoid camera shake since 

a slow shutter speed may be used. (A tripod should be used in such 

situations.) 

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Metering Modes 

■ The FinePix S1 Pro normally uses multi-pattern exposure metering. 

However, when the exposure mode is set to Manual or the AE lock 

(☞ P.70) is used, exposure metering automatically switches to centerweighted 

metering. 

Multi-pattern Metering and 3D 6-zone Multi-pattern Metering 

In multi-pattern metering, the image is divided into 6 zones as shown in the 

figure above. Each of the 6 zones is measured independently and that 

information is then used to determine the optimum exposure. When a D-type 

AF lens is mounted on the camera, 3D 6-zone multi-pattern metering is used. 

In this mode, information on the maximum brightness in the image and the 

differences in brightness is also included, along with information on the 

distance from the lens to the subject, to give heightened metering precision. 

Except where the exposure mode is set to Manual or AE lock (☞ P.70), multipattern 

metering is used for all shots. 

Center-weighted Metering 

In center-weighted metering, emphasis is placed on the central area of the 

viewfinder (a circle roughly 12 mm in diameter) when the exposure is 

measured to determine the exposure setting. Consequently, this mode is best 

for shots where you want the area inside that 12 mm circle to be the exposure 

reference. When the exposure mode is set to Manual (☞ P.64) or AE lock 

(☞ P.70) is used, metering is automatically switched to this mode. 

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AE Lock Photography 

■ AE lock allows you to set the exposure for a part of the image that you 

want to be correctly exposed, and then lock in that exposure setting 

when you take the picture. This technique is useful when you want to 

store an exposure setting in the camera (by pressing the “AE-L” AE 

lock button) and then keep the same exposure setting as you change 

your subject’s pose or the composition of the shot. Regardless of the 

selected exposure mode, the exposure metering mode is automatically 

switched to center-weighted metering. 

1 

Position your subject in the center of the image, hold 

the shutter button halfway and press the “AE-L” AE 

lock button. 

2 

With 

the “AE-L” button held down, return to the shot 

composition you want to photograph, focus the shot 

and then take the picture. 

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Exposure Compensation 

■ Exposure compensation is a procedure in which you can intentionally change the 

correct exposure setting displayed by the camera. For example, this mode can 

be used to shift the exposure in small steps when the subject has high levels of 

contrast. On the FinePix S1 Pro, exposure compensation can be performed to ±3 

EV in increments of 1/3 of an EV step. (Note that exposure compensation cannot 

be used in AUTO mode or in the 5-vari program modes.) 

1 

Hold down the exposure compensation button “h” and 

set the amount of compensation on the command dial. 

• Example of exposure indicator display 

Compensation of –0.3 EV 

• When you set the amount of compensation, the exposure compensation icon 

“h ” appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder display. Simply 

press the exposure compensation button to confirm the compensation 

amount. (The exposure indicator is also displayed.) 

• When the built-in flash or an external Nikon flash is used, the amount of light 

emitted by the flash is also adjusted by the same amount. However, the 

restrictions described below apply. 

■ Maximum flash compensation 

values for flash units used 

with exposure compensation 

Compensation of +2 EV 

ISO 320 400 

+ compensation 3 EV 3 EV 

– compensation approx. 1.5 EV approx. 1 EV 

2 

Compose 

• As a general guide, when the subject (eg. a person) is set against a bright 

background, positive exposure compensation should be used. Against a dark 

background, negative exposure compensation should be used. 

the picture, focus and shoot. 

3 

• To cancel exposure compensation, hold down the exposure compensation 

button and use the command dial to set the compensation amount to 0, or 

reset the camera (☞ P.56). (Switching the camera off does not cancel 

exposure compensation.) 

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Self-timer Photography 

■ This mode is useful for shots such as commemorative pictures where 

the photographer also wants to be in the shot. Use a tripod or 

otherwise ensure that the camera is stable before using the self-timer. 

1 

Press the self-timer button “!”. The “!” icon appears 

on the top display panel. 

• The self-timer will not operate if the camera shutter cannot release, such 

as when the camera cannot focus using AF (auto focus). 

• If you are not using the M (manual) exposure mode to take the shot, 

cover the eyepiece with your hand or with the eyepiece cap provided 

(☞ P.73) before you press the shutter button to prevent interference to 

achieve correct exposure from strey light. 

• If you are using AF (auto focus) to focus the camera, take care not to 

stand in front of the lens when you operate the self-timer. 

2 

Compose 

the shot, focus and then press the shutter 

button. 

• When the self-timer setting is “10 sec.”, the “!” icon flashes for 10 

seconds on the top display panel when the self-timer starts running. The 

self-timer lamp flashes for 8 seconds and then remains lit for the last 2 

seconds before the shutter releases. If you have selected red-eye 

reduction mode (☞ P.75), the self-timer lamp lights for the last 2 seconds 

at the brightness used for red-eye reduction mode shooting. 

• To cancel self-timer mode, press the self-timer button “!” again either 

before or during self-timer operation, or switch the camera off. You can 

also cancel self-timer mode by performing a camera reset (☞ P.56). 

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Diopter Adjustment Function/Eyepiece Cap 

■ The diopter adjustment function makes it easier for you to check your 

shots by looking at the image through the viewfinder. 

• While you are looking through the viewfinder, slide the diopter 

adjustment knob to the position in which you see the focusing frame in 

the viewfinder most clearly. The setting can be adjusted between -1.5 

and 1.0 dpt (near-sighted to far-sighted). Also, 9 types of Nikon diopter 

adjustment lens are also available ranging from -5.0 to +3.0 dpt. 

☞ Note 

Points to watch when sliding the diopter adjustment knob 

When you are sliding the diopter adjustment knob as you look through the 

viewfinder, because your fingers are very close to your eye, take care not to 

injure your eye with your fingertip or fingernail. 

■ Attaching viewfinder accessories such as the eyepiece cap and diopter 

adjustment lenses 

• To attach the eyepiece cap or a diopter adjustment lens to the viewfinder 

eyepiece, remove the eyepiece surround and fit the accessory onto the 

viewfinder eyepiece starting from the top. To remove eyepiece cap or 

diopter adjustment lens and re-attach the eyepiece surround, fit the 

eyepiece surround so that the “Nikon DK-10 JAPAN” lettering on the 

surround is on the lower edge. 

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Flash Photography 

Built-in Flash and TTL-BL Flash Control 

The built-in flash in the FinePix S1 Pro covers the field of view for a 28 mm 

lens and has a guide number of 15 (ISO 100 • m). The flash also features TTL- 

BL flash control that uses brightness information obtained using multi-pattern 

exposure metering to effectively control and balance the amount of flash so 

that both the main subject and the background are correctly exposed. This 

allows you to take natural looking pictures using the flash (when a Nikkor lens 

with built-in CPU is used). As well as in low-light conditions, you can use the 

flash as a supplementary light source to reduce shadowing on your main 

subject in outdoor shots taken in daylight or when you want to add catch lights 

to your subject’s eyes. 

The FinePix S1 Pro also provides 4 synchro modes: Normal synchro, red-eye 

reduction, slow synchro and red-eye reduction slow synchro. 

• When the lens used is not a Nikkor lens with built-in CPU, TTL flash control 

is used in which allowance is not made for exposing the background. 

(Wherever possible, use a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU.) 

Flash Control Range (Effective Flash range) 

The flash control range (effective flash range) varies depending on the 

selected ISO sensitivity and aperture settings. Refer to the table below for the 

flash control range details when the built-in flash is used. 

ISO 320 400 

Guide number 27 30 

f-stop (aperture) Flash control range Flash control range 

2.8 2.2-10.3m 2.5-11.5m 

(7.2 - 33.8 ft.) (8.2 - 37.7 ft.) 

4 1.8-8.7m 2.0-9.7m 

(5.9 - 28.5 ft.) (6.6 - 31.8 ft.) 

5.6 1.3-6.3m 1.5-6.8m 

(4.3 - 20.7 ft.) (4.9 - 22.3 ft.) 

8 0.8-4.3m 1.0-4.8m 

(2.6 - 14.1 ft.) (3.3 - 15.7 ft.) 

11 0.8-3.2m 1.0-3.6m 

(2.6 - 10.5 ft.) (3.3 - 11.8 ft.) 

• If you are shooting at distances as close as 1 meter, select the aperturepriority 

exposure mode (“A”) and use an f-stop of number of at least 8. 

• When the sensitivity is set to ISO 800 or ISO 1600, the built-in flash will fire 

but flash control may not be performed correctly. 

Shoot in preview mode so that you can check the exposure. 

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Synchro Mode Types and Features 

K: Red-eye reduction mode 

If you select red-eye reduction mode and then 

take a picture using the flash, the red-eye 

reduction lamp lights for about 1 second 

before the flash fires, thereby reducing the 

tendency for people’s eyes to appear red in 

pictures taken in low-light conditions. 

L: Slow synchro mode 

In flash photography, the shutter speed is 

normally set automatically to 1/125 sec. 

However, in slow synchro mode, a slower 

shutter speed is used to allow the background 

to be exposed also. This allows you to take 

pictures that capture the full atmosphere of an 

evening or night scene. 

• You can set red-eye reduction mode and slow synchro mode concurrently by 

selecting the modes so that red-eye reduction slow synchro mode icon “:” 

appears in the top display panel. 

• The synchro modes that can be set may vary depending on the exposure 

mode. See “Combining Modes” on P.80 for information on the possible 

combinations of synchro modes and exposure modes. 

☞ Note 

Notes on the Synchro Modes 

• In red-eye reduction mode and slow synchro red-eye reduction mode, 

because there is a 1 second delay for the red-eye reduction lamp to operate 

before the flash fires, care must be taken that the subject does not move until 

the shutter actually releases. (These modes should not be used in situations 

such as snapshots where you need the camera to respond immediately.) 

• Depending on which lens is mounted on the camera, the light from the redeye 

reduction lamp may be obstructed by the lens so that the effect of red-eye 

reduction is lost for people in some positions in the shot. 

• In slow synchro mode and slow synchro red-eye reduction mode, take care to 

avoid camera shake since a slower than usual shutter speed is used. (A 

tripod should be used.) 

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Flash Photography - continued 

Taking Pictures Using the Built-in Flash 

1 

Press the flash lock release button so that the flash 

pops up. Then hold down the synchro mode button “j” 

and turn the command dial to set the synchro mode. 

• When the flash pops up, it starts charging. When charging is complete, 

the Ready icon “j” appears in the viewfinder display. 

• When normal synchro mode “j” is selected, the “j” on the top display 

panel disappears when you take your finger off the synchro mode button 

“j”. 

• To stow the flash, push it down gently by hand. 

• The built-in flash cannot be used when the battery adapter is used. 

2 

Set 

the exposure mode and check the shutter speed 

and aperture setting. 

• The table below shows the shutter speeds and aperture settings that can 

be specified in each of the exposure modes. 

Exposure Mode 

AUTO mode 

Programmed auto 

5-vari program 

Shutter-priority auto 

Aperture-priority auto 

Valid Shutter Speeds 

Valid Apertures 

Ref. Page 

☞ P.60 

☞ P.61 

☞ P.66 

☞ P.62 

☞ P.63 

Automatically set by 

the camera 

1/125 to 30 sec. *1 


the camera 

1/125 to 30 sec. *1 


the camera 

Any aperture *2 


☞ P.64 

*1: If a shutter speed faster than 1/125 sec. is selected, the shutter speed is 

automatically reset to 1/125 sec. when the flash unit pops up. (When a Nikon 

flash unit is used, the shutter speed is reset when you switch the flash unit on.) 

*2: The flash control range is determined by the ISO sensitivity and aperture settings. 

When you set the aperture in aperture-priority auto or manual mode, allow of the 

flash control range shown on P.74. 

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3 

Check 

that the Ready icon “j” is displayed in the 

viewfinder display and take the picture, taking care to 

stay within the flash control range (☞P.74). 

• If the Ready icon “j” flashes for about 3 seconds after the shutter 

release, the flash fired at full power and the image may be 

underexposed. Recheck the distance to the subject, the aperture and the 

flash control range and then try taking the picture again. 

• If you are using AF (auto focus) and the subject is dimly lit, the AF 

auxiliary lamp (☞ P.57) lights automatically to focus the camera. 

• When the exposure mode is AUTO or programmed auto, the widest 

aperture setting that can be automatically set by the camera varies 

depending on selected ISO sensitivity. See P.79. 

Flash Intensity 

The intensity of the flash varies depending on the composition of the shot and 

can detract from the intended exposure for the main subject. If this occurs, 

take the shot using exposure compensation (☞ P.71). 

Lenses that Can Be Used with the Built-in Flash 

Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs from 28 to 200 mm can be used with the builtin 

flash. 

• The AF 300 mm f/4 can be used. 

• The AF-S 17-35 mm f/2.8 and AF 20-35 mm f/2.8 lenses cannot be used. 

• Remove the lens food. 

• Zoom lenses with macro settings cannot be used for macro photography. 

• The table below lists the lenses on which vignetting occurs and reduces the 

amount of light around the periphery of the image. Restrictions apply to the 

focal lengths and distances at which these lenses can be used. 

AF Zoom Lenses Affected 

by Vignetting 

AF24-50mm f/3.3-4.5 

AF24-120mm f/3.5-5.6 

AF-S ED 28-70mm f/2.8 

AF28-85mm f/3.5-4.5 

AF28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 

AF35-70mm f/2.8 

AF70-180mm f/4.5-5.6 

AF-S ED 80-200mm f/2.8 

Notes 

Can be used at 35 mm or higher. 

Can be used at 35 mm for 1.5 m or higher and at 50-70 mm for 1 m or 

more. 

Can be used at 70 mm for 1.2 m or higher. 

Can be used at 35 mm for 1.5 m or higher. 



Can be used at 70 mm for 1.5 m or higher and at 85 mm for 1 m or 

more. 


However, this lens cannot be used at 105 mm at 2 m or less. 

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Flash Photography - continued 

Nikon Flash Units that Can Be Used 

The table below shows the Nikon flash units that can be used with the FinePix 

S1 Pro and the types of photography they can be used for. (Note that the builtin 

flash and a Nikon flash unit cannot be used together.) This explanation 

assumes that the lens mounted on the camera is a Nikkor lens with a built-in 

CPU. (Lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU should not be 

used.) 

Available Photography 

Modes 

Flash Model 

TTL-BL flash 

control 

(*1) 

Automatic 

external 

flash control 


Multi-flash 

Slave flash 

SB-28 

A 

A 

A 

A 

— 

SB-27 

A 

A 

A 

— 

— 

SB-26 

A 

A 

A 

A 

A 

SB-25 

SB-24 

A 

A 

A 

A 

— 

SB-23 

SB-21B (*2) 

A 

— 

A 

— 

— 

SB-22 

SB-22s 

SB-20 

A 

A 

A 

— 

— 

SB-16B 

SB-15 

SB-11 (*3) 

SB-14 (*3) 

SB-140 (visible 

light)(*3) 

A 

A 

A 

— 

— 

A: Usable 

—: Not usable 

*1: If the exposure mode is set to Manual, simple TTL-BL flash control (☞ P.74) is 

used. 

*2: When the SB-21B is used, auto focus can only be used to take pictures when 

the AF micro lens (60, 105, 200 or 70-180 mm) is mounted on the camera. 

*3: If TTL mode is used with the SB-11, SB-14 or SB-140, the flash unit must be 

connected using the Nikon SC-23 TTL flash control cord. 

If these flash units are used in A mode or M mode, the Nikon Sensor Unit SU-2 

is used with the SC-13 for the SB-11 and SB-14, and the Nikon Sensor Unit 

SU-3 is used with the SC-13 for the SB-140. Alternatively, the SC-11 or SC-15 

can be connected with the Nikon Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15. 

● For details, refer to the instructions provided with your flash unit. 

If your Nikon flash unit has instructions which include a table of camera types 

and it is capable of TTL mode, refer to the section for D group cameras. 

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Notes on Using Nikon Flash Units 

● The synchronized shutter speeds when using the flash are 1/125 sec. and 

slower. 

In TTL mode, the ISO sensitivity linked settings are ISO 320 or ISO 400. 

* When the sensitivity is set to ISO 800 or ISO 1600, the TTL flash control may not be 

performed correctly. 

● Red-eye reduction is performed using the red-eye reduction lamp on the 

camera. 

● If the Nikon flash unit is equipped with an active auxiliary flash function, the 

active auxiliary flash on the flash unit automatically fires instead of the 

auxiliary AF light on the camera. However, if the selected mode is not TTL, 

the auxiliary AF light on the camera automatically lights. 

● To use the flash to take pictures in modes other than TTL, set the exposure 

mode to A or M. 

● When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or P, the widest aperture setting 

that can be automatically set by the camera is controlled by the selected 

sensitivity, as shown in the table below. 

Selected Sensitivity (ISO) 320 400 

Widest aperture setting (built-in flash) 4 4 

Widest aperture setting (Nikon flash) 5.6 5.6 

* If the widest aperture is darker than the aperture setting permitted by the sensitivity, the 

aperture is determined by the widest f-stop setting for the lens mounted on the camera. 

● For close-up or wide-angle photography, a flash unit with automatic external 

flash control should be used. 

● When a synchro terminal is required, use the Nikon Sync Terminal Adapter 

AS-15 (sold separately). 

● Do not use flash units not manufactured by Nikon (flash units that apply 250 

V or more to the X contact on the camera or that make contact at multiple 

points on the small contacts on the accessory shoe). This could not only 

result in camera malfunctions but could also damage the synchronizing 

circuits in the camera and the flash. 

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Combining Modes 

■ The table below shows the permitted combinations of exposure modes 

and functions. This explanation is based on the FinePix S1 Pro used 

with an AF Nikkor lens (excluding the AF-S, AF-I, IX Nikkor and F3AF 

lenses). 

Function 

Exposure Mode 

AF 

mode 

P.57 

Auxiliary 

AF light 

P.57 

Program 

shift 

P.61 

Exposure 

compensation 

P.71 

Metering 

mode (*1) 

P.69 

Normal 

synchro 

P.76 

Red-eye 

reduction 

P.75 

Red-eye 

reduction 

slow 

synchro 

P.75 

Slow 

synchro 

P.75 

z AUTO 

AF-A 

A 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

B 

A 

— 

— 

P Programmed 

auto 

AF-A 

A 

A 

A 

Multi-pattern 

A 

A 

A 

A 

S Shutterpriority 

auto 

AF-A 

A 

— 

A 

Multi-pattern 

A 

A 

— 

— 

A Aperturepriority 

auto 

AF-A 

A 

— 

A 

Multi-pattern 

A 

A 

A 

A 

M Manual (*2) 

AF-A 

A 

— 

A 

Center-weighted 

A 

A 

— 

— 

x Portrait 

AF-A 

A 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

B 

A 

— 

— 

c Landscape 

AF-A 

— 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

B 

A 

— 

— 

v Close-up 

AF-A 

A 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

B 

A 

— 

— 

b Sport 

AF-C 

— 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

B 

A 

— 

— 

n Night scene 

AF-A 

A 

— 

— 

Multi-pattern 

— 

— 

A 

B 

AF-A: Auto AF servo 

AF-C: Continuous AF servo 

A: Can be set. 

B: This mode is automatically set when you set the exposure mode. (However, 

other synchro modes can be selected.) 

—: Cannot be set. 

*1: Whichever exposure mode is set, center-weighted exposure metering is 

selected when AE lock is used (☞ P.70). 

*2: If the lens mounted on the camera is not a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU, 

pictures can only be taken in the M (manual) exposure mode. However, the 

camera’s exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set using 

the aperture button and command dial. (Use the aperture ring on the lens to set 

the aperture.) See also “Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera” on P.106. 

● The synchro modes are controlled by the TTL-BL flash control (☞ P.74), but if 

the exposure mode is set to M (manual), simplified TTL-BL flash control is used 

in which only approximate allowance is made for background exposure. 

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Shooting and Recording Previews 

■ This section describes how to display a preview image of the shot you 

have taken on the color LCD monitor and then record that image. 

1 

Take 

☞ Note 

Preview Setup 

In order to display a preview image and then record or erase the image, you 

must first set the “PREVIEW” setting to “MANUAL REC”, as described in 

“Preview” (☞P.49) in Setup. This function will not work if any other setting is 

selected. Also, to record the image in this mode, you must take the steps 

described below after taking the shot. 

a picture in the normal way. 

2 

To 

record the image displayed on the preview screen, 

press function button [1] or press the “MENU/EXE” 

button. 

If you do not take this step, the image is not recorded. 

If you do not want to record the image, press function 

button [2] or press the “CANCEL” button, or press the 

shutter button halfway (the image is cleared from the 

preview screen). 

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Standard Chart Display 

■ Standard chart display is a feature that allows you to check the color 

tones and brightness of a photographed image by comparing the 

preview image with a color bar or grayscale indicator. 

1 

Display the preview image (☞P.49, 81). 

2 

Press function button [4] to display the Standard chart. 

• You can clear the display by pressing function button [4] again. 

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Histogram Display 

■ A histogram is a graph that classifies the light and dark portions of an 

image and shows the statistical distribution of brightness in that image. 

This section describes how to display the histogram for an image. 

Histograms can be displayed for both playback images and preview 

images. 

■ To view the preview image histogram 

1 

Display the preview image (☞P.49, 81). 

2 

Press 

function button [3] to select the histogram you 

want to view. 

“Brightness” 

• The histogram icon displayed on the rear display panel changes in the 

cycle shown below each time function button [3] is pressed. 

: Image histogram not shown. 

: Image histogram for brightness shown. 

: Image histogram for red shown. 

: Image histogram for green shown. 

: Image histogram for blue shown. 

• The same procedure can be used when you are viewing a playback 

image. In that situation, press function button [1]. 

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Multi-exposure 

■ Multi-exposure is photography method in which other images can be 

overlaid on top of an existing image. Any number of images can be 

overlaid in this way. 

1 

Take 

2 

Press 

☞ Note 

Multi-exposure Setup 

To use multi-exposure photography, you must first set the multi-exposure 

setting to “ON” as described in “Setting Multi-exposure” in Setup (☞P.48). If 

“OFF” is selected, this function will not work. Note that if multi-exposure is set 

to “ON”, the preview image is displayed on the color LCD monitor regardless of 

whether the “PREVIEW” setting is selected in the “SET-UP” menu. 

a picture in the normal way. 

• The preview image is displayed. 


3 

Locate 

4 

To 

the image to be overlaid in the viewfinder and 

press the shutter button fully. 

• You can overlay any number of images by repeating steps 2 and 3. 

• If you do not want to overlay an image onto the photographed image, 

locate the subject in the viewfinder and press the shutter button down 

fully without pressing function button [2]. 

record the overlaid images, press function button [1] 

or press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

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• If you do not want to record the image, press function button [3] or press 

the “CANCEL” button.

4 Advanced Photography 

(Playback) 

Playback Functions 

Functions available from the rear display panel 

• Functions that can be used with images played back 

Function 

Histogram display 

Erase frame 

Protect frame setting 

DPOF frame setting 

Playback zoom 

Description 

Classifies light and dark areas in the image and 

displays their statistical distribution. 

Erases the displayed image. 

Protects the displayed image to prevent accidental 

erasing. 

Sets DPOF information for the displayed image. 

Displays the current image enlarged. 

Ref. 

Page 

☞ P.83 

☞ P.35 

☞ P.88 

☞ P.93 

☞ P.32 

Functions available from the playback menus on the color LCD monitor 

• Functions that can be used by pressing the “MENU/EXE” button when the 

image is displayed on the color LCD monitor 

Function 

ERASE/FORMAT 

MULTI PLAY setting 

PROTECT setting 

DPOF settings 

AUTO PLAY setting 


BRIGHTNESS 

adjustment 

Description 

Can be used to erase all the images on a media or 

format the media. 

Can be used to set the number of images displayed 

when multiple frames are displayed on the color LCD 

monitor. 

Protects all the images to prevent accidental erasing. 

Can be used to set DPOF information for all the images 

and to display only those images for which DPOF 

information is set and then delete the settings. When 

the images are printed, these settings can specify that 

the date and time of shooting are also shown. 

Can be used to specify sequential playback of the 

recorded images. 

Adjusts the brightness of the color LCD monitor. 

Ref. 

Page 

☞P.86 

☞P.33 

☞P.89 

☞P.91 

☞P.101 

☞P.103 

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Erase/Format 

1 

On 

Erase All/Format 

When you select the Erase All option, all the unprotected images are erased. If 

you select the Format option, all the images are erased, including any 

protected images, and the media is initialized for the FinePix S1 Pro. 

To erase only one of the recorded images, see P.35. 

the rear display panel, check the media type from 

which the images are to be erased. 

For a “SmartMedia” 

• To select a different media type, select “MEDIA” in the “SET-UP” menu 

(☞ P.51). 

2 

Press 

3 

Press 

the “PLAY” button to display the image. 

the “MENU/EXE” button to display the “ERASE” 

menu. 

4 

To 

erase all the unprotected frames, use “a” or “b” on 

the 4-direction button to select “ALL”. To format the 

media, select “FORMAT”. 

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5 

Press 

6 

Press 

the “MENU/EXE” button and then select “YES” to 

execute “(ERASE) ALL” or “FORMAT”. 

• To cancel the procedure, use “a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to 

select “NO” and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 


The “(ERASE) ALL” or “FORMAT” procedure ends and 

the “NO IMAGES” message is displayed. Press the 

“PLAY” button or press the shutter button down 

halfway to return to photography mode. 

• If you try to erase all the images when DPOF settings have been 

specified for any of the images, an erase confirmation message appears. 

Check the images and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

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Protection Settings 

Protecting and Unprotecting Individual Image 

1 

Press the “PLAY” button and then press “d” or “c” on 

the 4-direction button to display the image for which 

you want to set or remove the protection. 

2 

Press 


With the Protection setting set to “OFF” 

3 

Press 


• When you press function button [1], protection is specified for the 

selected image. 

• A key icon appears in the top-right corner of the protected images. 

• To protect another image, use “d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to 

select the image. 

• To cancel the procedure, press the “CANCEL” button. 

• When you press function button [4], protection is removed from the 

selected image. 

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Protecting and Unprotecting All Images 

1 

On 

Use this setting to prevent images from being accidentally erased. 

This procedure can be used to set the protect attribute for all the images on the 

media. 

the rear display panel, check the media type 

containing the images for which protection is to be set 

or removed. 

2 

Press 

3 

Press 

For a “SmartMedia” 

• To select a different media type, select “MEDIA” in the “SET-UP” menu 

(☞P.51). 

the “PLAY” button to display the image. 

the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 

4 

Press 


the “PROTECT” menu. 

4 

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Protection Settings - continued 

5 

Press 


“ALL” if you want to protect the images or 

“UNPROTECT ALL” if you want to remove the 

protection and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

6 

Check 

“ALL” is selected 

the confirmation message and then press the 

“MENU/EXE” button. 

Set protection 

• When you press the “MENU/EXE” button, protection is either set or 

removed for all the images. 


• A key icon appears in the top-right corner of the protected images. 

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DPOF Settings 

DPOF 

DPOF stands for Digital Print Order Format and refers to a format that is used 

for recording print specifications for images shot using a digital camera on a 

SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash. The recorded print specifications 

include the image that are to be printed and the number of prints of each 

image. 

Digital camera 

SmartMedia 

DPOF file 

• Image file specification 

• Number of prints specification 

DPOF compatible printer 

Image file 

(1) 

Image file 

(2) 

Image file 

(3) 

• On a DPOF-compatible digital camera (the FinePix S1 Pro), the above 

information can be recorded onto a SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash 

using the camera controls. 

• If DPOF information is recorded on the media, the specified number of prints 

of the specified frames (image files) can also be printed on a DPOFcompatible 

printer. 

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DPOF Settings - continued 

1 

Press 

Setting or Cancelling Date/Time Imprinting 

Use the procedure below to specify whether the date and time of shooting are 

included on the image prints. 

the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” 

button to display the menu. 

2 

Press 


the “DPOF” menu. 

3 

Press 


“DATE OFF”. 

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4 

Press 

“d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to select 

either “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF”. The selected setting 

then remains valid for all images until the camera is 

switched off. 

• Pressing the “CANCEL” button clears the menu display. 

• Always specify “DATE ON” or “DATE OFF” before specifying other DPOF 

settings. 

Specifying DPOF Settings for Single Frame 

1 

Press 

Use the procedure below to specify DPOF settings (specify the number of 

prints) for the selected image. 

the “PLAY” button and then press “d” or “c” on 

the 4-direction button to display the image for which 

you want to specify the DPOF settings. 

2 

Press 


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3 

Press 

function button [1] or [3] to specify the number of 

prints for the image. 

• Press function button [1] to increase the number of prints and function 

button [3] to decrease the number of prints. 

■ To specify trimming (steps 4 to 5) 

4 

Press “a” on the 4-direction button. The trimming 

settings screen appears. Press “a” on the 4-direction 

button to further enlarge the image. 

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5 

If 

• Press “b” on the 4-direction button to return the enlarged image to its 

original size. 

• Press “d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to display (play back) another 

image. 

• Press the “CANCEL” button to return to normal image display. 

you want to trim another part of the image, press the 

“PLAY” button to display the cursor and then use “a”, 

“b”, “d” and “c” on the 4-direction button to display 

the part of the image you want to trim. 

• The table below lists the magnifications at which trimming can be 

performed. 

Image Size 

Magnification 

3040 × 2016 4.52× 

2304 × 1536 3.6× 

1440 × 960 2.14×

• To cancel the cursor and return to the normal enlarged display screen, 

press the “PLAY” button again or press the “CANCEL” button. 

6 

Press 


• Pressing function button [4] sets the DPOF information. 


Checking and Cancelling DPOF Settings for Single Frame 

(REVIEW/CANCEL) 

You can use the procedure below to display only images for which DPOF 

settings are specified and then cancel the settings for each image. 

1 

Press the “PLAY” button to display the image. 

2 

Press the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 

3 

Press 



4 

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4 

Press 


“REVIEW/CANCEL”. 

5 

Press 

6 

You 


can check only the frames for which prints are 

specified by pressing “d” or “c” on the 4-direction 

button. To cancel the DPOF settings, display the image 

and then press the “MENU/EXE” button. 

• If there are no images with DPOF settings, no images are displayed. 

• Images are arranged in the order in which the DPOF settings were 

specified. 

• If an image with DPOF settings contains an error or if the DPOF settings 

were specified on a different device, a confirmation message appears. 

Check the message and then press the “MENU/EXE” button to cancel the 

settings or the “CANCEL” button to cancel the procedure. 

• Pressing the “MENU/EXE” button cancels the DPOF settings for the 

specified image. 


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Setting DPOF Settings for All the Images (SET ALL) 

1 

Use 

Use the procedure below to set DPOF information for all the images on a 

media. 

the rear display panel to check the media type on 

which you want to store DPOF information. 

2 

Press 

3 

Press 





4 

Press 


“SET ALL”. 

5 

Press 


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4


6 

Check 

the number of stored DPOF prints and then 


• The total number of prints appears on the color LCD monitor and the 

display then reverts to the menu screen. 

• If an image for which DPOF settings are specified is damaged or if DPOF 

settings were specified on a different device, the error tone sounds and a 

confirmation message appears. Check the message and then press 

“MENU/EXE” button to reset the DPOF settings or press the “CANCEL” 

button to cancel the procedure. 


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Cancelling DPOF Settings for All Frames (CANCEL ALL) 

1 

Use 

Use the procedure below to cancel the DPOF information for all the images on 

the media. 

the rear display panel to check the media type on 

which you want to cancel the DPOF information. 

2 

Press 

3 

Press 





4 

Press 


“CANCEL ALL”. 

5 

Press 


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4


6 

Check 

the number of prints for which DPOF settings 

are to be canceled and then press the “MENU/EXE” 

button. 


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Auto Play (Automatic Playback) 

Auto Play Settings 

Use the procedure below to select the Auto Play (automatic playback) method 

for photographed images. 

The Auto Play settings are as follows: 

WIPE-OFF: Images are displayed without scrolling. 

WIPE-1: Images are switched (wiped) on an angle. 

WIPE-2: Images are switched (wiped) in a swirling pattern. 

WIPE-3: Images are switched (wiped) in a mosaic pattern. 

Display time: Display times of 0.3, 1, 2, 3, or 5 seconds can be selected. 

• The display times are provided as a guide only. Actual times will vary 

depending on factors such as the quality and image size settings for the 

image. (Higher image quality settings and larger file sizes take longer.) 

1 

Press the “PLAY” button to display the image. 

2 

Press the “MENU/EXE” button to display the menu. 

3 

Press 


the “AUTO PLAY” menu. 

4 

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Auto Play (Automatic Playback) - continued 

4 

Press 

“a” or “b” on the 4-direction button to select the 

Auto Play time setting and then press “d” or “c” to set 

the time. Then press “a” or “b” on the 4-direction 

button to set the Auto Play method. 

5 

Press 


Automatic playback begins. 

• Automatic playback does not begin until you set the Auto Play method. 

• To cancel automatic playback, press the “CANCEL” button. 

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Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness 

■ The brightness of the color LCD monitor can be adjusted through 11 

levels. 

1 

Press the “PLAY” button and then the “MENU/EXE” 


2 

Press 


the “BRIGHTNESS” menu. 

3 

Press 



4 

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Adjusting the Color LCD Monitor Brightness - continued 

4 

Press 

“d” or “c” on the 4-direction button to adjust the 

brightness. 

• Press “ c” on the 4-direction button to increase the brightness of the color 

LCD monitor and “d” to decrease the brightness. 


5 

Press 

the “MENU/EXE” button to confirm the setting. 

• Pressing the “CANCEL” button clears the menu display. 

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PC CARD 

ADAPTER 

5 Reference 

System Expansion Options 

■ By using the FinePix S1 Pro together with other optional FUJIFILM 

products, your system can be expanded to fill a wide range of uses. 

See pages 108-109 and 111-112 for details. 

Digital Camera 

FinePix S1 Pro 

 

Image 

output 

DIGITAL output 

USB Cable and Software 

(USB connection) 

Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) 

(Floppy disk drive) 

Image Memory Card Reader 

TV* 

SmartMedia 

(USB connection) 

PC Card Reader 

PC card adapter CR-500 

(SCSI connection) 

(PC card slot) 

Image Memory Card Reader 

Personal computer* 

(IEEE 1394 connection) 

Microdrive/ 

CompactFlash* 

Video output 

Card adapter (PC card slot)* 

 

Digital photo printer 

FinePix Printer NX-500 

Printer* 

* commercially available 

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Lenses that Can Be Used with this Camera 

■ Use Nikkor lenses with built-in CPUs (excluding the IX Nikkor lenses) 

with this camera. In particular, the full range of functions can be 

accessed when a D-type AF Nikkor lens is mounted on the camera. 

There are CPU signal 

contacts on Nikkor lenses 

with a built-in CPU. 

Distinguishing feature of 

D-type AF Nikkor lenses 

When lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU are mounted 

on the camera 

• Restrictions apply to the exposure modes that can be used. 

Lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU can only be mounted on 

the camera and used to take pictures when the exposure mode is set to M 

(manual). (In other modes, the shutter will not release.) However, the 

camera's exposure meter cannot be used and the aperture cannot be set 

using the aperture button and command dial. The “°” warning appears in 

the aperture display on the top display panel and in the viewfinder display. 

Use the aperture ring on the lens to check and set the aperture. 

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☞ Note 

Lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU that cannot be used 

The lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU listed below cannot be 

used with this camera. Any attempt to forcibly mount one of these lenses on 

the camera could damage the camera and lens. 

• AF Teleconverter TC-16AS 

• Non-Ai Nikkor lenses (lens types with a connecting bayonet that precede the 

Ai system) 

• Lenses that require the Focusing Unit AU-1 (400 mm f/4.5 and 600 mm f/5.6) 

• Fish-eye lenses (6 mm f/5.6 and OP 10 mm f/5.6) 

• ED 180-600 mm f/8 (product no. 174166 and earlier) 

• ED 360-1200 mm f/11 (product no. 174087 and earlier) 

• 200-600 mm f/9.5 (product no. 300490 and earlier) 

• For F3AF (80 mm f/2.8 and 200 mm f/3.5, Teleconverter TC-16S) 

• PC28 mm f/4 (product no. 180900 and earlier) 

• PC35 mm f/2.8 (product no. 906200 and earlier) 

• Reflex 1000 mm f/11 (product no. 142361-143000) 

• Reflex 2000 mm f/11 (product no. 200310 and earlier) 

• Medical Nikkor 200 mm f/5.6 (This lens can be used if used together with the 

Sync Terminal Adapter AS-15.)

Types of Nikkor Lenses with a Built-in CPU and Other Lenses that Can Be Used 

Lenses 

Modes Focusing Mode Exposure Mode Metering Mode 

Multi-pattern metering 

Auto Focus 

Centerweighted 

Manual Other M 

focus aids 

3D 

6-zone 

6-zone metering*1 

Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU *2 

Lenses other than Nikkor lenses with a built-in CPU *7 

D-type AF lenses 

AF-S, AF-I lenses 

(D-type lenses) 

PC micro 85 mm f/2.8D 

*3 

AF-I Teleconverter 

AF Nikkor lenses other 

than D-type (excluding 

lenses for F3AF) 

Ai-P Nikkor 

Ai-S, Ai series E lenses, 

modified Ai Nikkor 

Medical 120 mm f/4 

Reflex lenses 

PC Nikkor 

Ai-S, Ai Teleconverter 

Bellows PB-6 (used with 

K ring 1, 3, 4 or 5) 

Auto close-up rings (PK- 

11A, 12, 13 and PN-11) 

r r r r r r — r 

— r r r r r — r 

— r*4 r — r r — r 

— r*5 r r r r — r 

r r r r r — r r 

— r*6 r r r — r r 

— r*6 r — t*8 — — — 

— r r — t*8 — — — 

— — r — t*8 — — — 

— r*4 r — t*8 — — — 

— r*5 r — t*8 — — — 

— r*5 r — t*8 — — — 

— r*5 r — t*8 — — — 

r : Usable 

t: Usable subject to conditions 

—: Not usable 

*1 When the M (manual) exposure setting or AE lock is used, the light metering 

mode is automatically switched to center-weighted metering. 

*2 IX Nikkor lenses cannot be mounted on this camera. 

*3 The camera’s light metering modes and flash control functions do not operate 

correctly when camera movements are performed (both shift and tilt) or when 

the aperture is set to any setting other than fully open. 

*4 Only possible when camera shift or tilt are not performed. 

*5 Can only be used when the combined aperture value is f/5.6 or brighter. 

*6 Can only be used when the widest aperture value is f/5.6 or brighter. 

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Optional Accessories Guide 

■ This section introduces some of the key products in the range of 

optional accessories available for the FinePix S1 Pro. Many other 

optional accessories are available to further expand your selection of 

photographic options. Refer to the catalog for details. 

● SmartMedia 

The following types of SmartMedia can be used with 

the FinePix S1 Pro: 

• MG-4S : 4 MB, 3.3 V • MG-32S : 32 MB, 3.3 V 

• MG-8S : 8 MB, 3.3 V • MG-64S : 64 MB, 3.3 V 

• MG-16S :16 MB, 3.3 V 

* Some 3.3 V SmartMedia are labelled as “3V” or “ID” cards. 

● AC Power Adapter AC-5VH 

Use this adapter when you want to take pictures over an 

extended period or when the camera is connected to your 

personal computer. 

Can be used with voltages of 100-240 V AC at 50/60 Hz. 

* The shapes of the AC power and plug depends on the 

country of use. 

● FUJIFILM Rechargeable Battery 2HR-3UF 

The 2HR-3UF includes 2 pieces of high-capacity AA-size 

Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) batteries. 

● FUJIFILM Rechargeable Battery 4KR-3UF 

The 4KR-3UF includes 4 pieces of high-capacity AA-size Ni- 

Cd batteries. 

● FUJIFILM Battery charger with Battery BK-NH (220V AC only) 

The BK-NH includes the quick battery charger BCH-NH and 

2 Ni-MH batteries. 

The BCH-NH can charge 2 Ni-MH batteries in approximately 

110 minutes. 

Up to 4 Ni-MH or Ni-Cd batteries can be charged 

simultaneously. 

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● Floppy Disk Adapter (FlashPath) 

This adapter is the same size and shape as a 3.5-inch floppy 

disk. You can copy the images on a SmartMedia to your PC 

simply by loading the SmartMedia into the floppy disk adapter 

and then inserting the adapter into your floppy disk drive. 

FD-A1/A1S/A1N 

FD-A2 

Compatible OS 

Windows95/98, 

NT 4.0 

Macintosh 

Compatible SmartMedia 

5V/3.3V, 2 MB to 32 MB 

5V/3.3V, 2 MB to 64 MB 

● PC Card Adapter 

The PC Card Adapter allows the SmartMedia to be used as a 

PC Card Standard ATA-compliant (PCMCIA 2.1) PC card 

(Type II). 

• PC-AD2 : Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 

8MB. 

• PC-AD3 : Compatible with SmartMedia of 5V/3.3V, 2MB to 

64MB. 

PC CARD 

ADAPTER 

● Image Memory Card Reader SM-R1/R2 

The SM-R1/R2 allows images to very easily be read and 

written from an image memory card (SmartMedia) to a 

personal computer. Its USB interface provides high-speed 

data transmission. 

• Windows98, Windows 2000 Professional (SM-R2 only) or 

Power Macintosh with USB interface. 

● Image Memory Card Reader DM-R1 

This device allows image data shot on the camera to be 

handled in essentially the same way as files on an external 

disk drive for a personal computer. 

• IEEE 1394 interface 

• Dual slot for SmartMedia and CompactFlash Type II 

(Microdrive-compatible) 

● Carrying Case LC-S1 

This is a specially designed carrying case for the FinePix S1 

Pro. This case holds the camera body, optional accessories 

(battery charger, AC power adapter, etc.), the compact flash 

unit and replacement lenses. 

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Explanation of Terms 

AF/AE Lock: 

On the FinePix S1 Pro, pressing the shutter button halfway locks the 

focus and exposure settings (AF/AE lock). If you want to focus on a 

subject that is not centered in the frame or change the picture 

composition after the exposure is set, you can obtain good results by 

changing the composition after the AF and AE settings are locked. 

Auto Power Off Function: If the camera is not used in any way for a set period, the Auto Power 

Off function switches the camera off to prevent battery depletion and 

to avoid wasting power when the camera is connected to the AC 

power adapter. On this camera, the period can be set to either 2 

minutes or 5 minutes. 

• The Auto Power Off function does not operate during automatic 

playback, when a USB connection is being used, or when the Auto 

Power Off function is switched off during setup. 

Color Temperature: 

EV: 

JPEG: 

TIFF-RGB: 

TIFF-YC: 

White Balance: 

There is a set relationship between the surface temperature of a 

substance such as coal and the color of the reflected light. 

Substances with low color temperatures reflect a reddish light, while 

substances with high color temperatures reflect light in which blue 

tones are stronger. The color of the light for these temperatures is 

expressed as a color temperature (K = Kelvin). The light of the sun at 

midday in a completely clear sky is taken to be 5500K. 

A number that denotes exposure. The EV is determined by the 

brightness of the subject and sensitivity (speed) of the film or CCD. 

The number is larger for bright subjects and smaller for dark 

subjects. As the brightness of the subject changes, a digital camera 

maintains the amount of light hitting the CCD at a constant level by 

adjusting the aperture and shutter speed. 

The EV number increases by 1 if the amount of light hitting the CCD 

doubles and decreases by 1 if the amount of light halves. 

Acronym for the Joint Photographic Experts Group. 

JPEG is a file format for the compression and storage of color 

images. The compression ratio can be selected, but the higher the 

compression ratio, the poorer the quality of the expanded (restored) 

image. 

A format for saving image data in which a tag indicating the file 

format is attached to each item of data. Files stored in this format can 

be opened on a personal computer. 

A storage format for image data. To open an image stored in this 

format, an application that supports the TIFF-YC format is required. 

We recommend the FUJIFILM USB Interface Set IF-UB/S1. The size 

of TIFF-YC data is 2/3 that of TIFF-RGB data. 

Regardless of the type of lighting, the human eye adapts so that a 

white object still looks white. On the other hand, devices such as 

digital still cameras register a white subject as white by first adjusting 

their internal color balance to match the color of the ambient light 

around the subject. This adjustment process is referred to as 

matching the white balance. A function that automatically matches 

the white balance is called an automatic white balance function. 

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Using the USB Cable and Software Included 

■ By connecting the camera to a personal computer with the cable 

provided, you can download image data from the camera to the 

computer. However, you cannot upload data from the computer to the 

camera. You can also control the camera, specify the photography 

settings and take pictures from the computer. 

☞ Note 

Notes on Using the USB Cable 

On some large lenses, the way in which the lens tripod is attached may be 

such that lens and tripod obstruct the USB cable and could cause USB cable 

connection faults. 

✎ Important 

Compatible personal computers 

PCs running Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 98 (including the Second 

Edition) and Macintosh computers running Mac OS 8.5.1 to Mac OS 9.0 can 

be used. 

Note that the computer must be equipped with a USB port. (Operation is not 

guaranteed on home-made personal computers.) 

1 

Load 

2 

Switch 

3 

When 

the Media (SmartMedia or Microdrive/ 

CompactFlash) into the camera (☞ P.24). 

• When you control picture taking on the FinePix S1 Pro, it is not necessary 

to load the media. 

the camera on, press the “MENU/EXE” button 

and use the “a” or “b” button to set the camera to PC 

mode. 

• To control picture taking on the FinePix S1 Pro from your PC, select “PC 

MODE c SHOOTING” and use the “Camera Shooting Software” 

application. 

• To download image data from the FinePix S1 Pro to your PC, select “PC 

MODE c DOWNLOADING”. 

• Refer to the User’s Guide (PDF File) included CD-ROM for information on 

using the software. 

you have selected the mode, press “a” or “b” on 



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Using the USB Cable and Software Included - continued 

4 

Plug 

the small plug on the cable provided into the 

digital (USB) socket on the camera and then plug the 

other end of the cable into the USB port on the 

computer. When you switch on the computer, the 

“ ” icon appears on the camera’s rear display panel. 

• Use only the special cable provided. 

• When the “!BUSY” message appears on the rear display panel, this 

indicates that the camera is being accessed. Never open the slot cover or 

disconnect the cable while the camera is being accessed. This can 

prevent correct data downloading and cause camera malfunctions. 

Downloading mode 

■ Replacing Media (Downloading mode) 

Shooting mode 

● On Windows 98 

Check that the camera is not being accessed, switch the camera off and 

replace the media. 

● On Windows 2000 Professional 

Check that the camera is not being accessed, click on the Eject button in the 

taskbar, and then switch the camera off and replace the media. 

● On a Macintosh 

Drag the removable disk icon on the desktop to the Trash. Once the 

“REMOVE OK” message has appeared on the rear display panel, switch the 

camera off and replace the disk. 

• If you open the slot cover without switching the camera off, the “‹” warning 

appears on the top display panel. If this occurs, switch the camera off and 

then on again. 

• You should use the optional AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (sold separately) and 

the battery adapter. Data cannot be downloaded if the power fails during 

downloading. 

• The Auto Power Off function does not operate when the camera is connected 

to a PC. 

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Notes on Using the FinePix S1 Pro 

■ Places to Avoid 

Do not store or use the camera in the following types of locations: 

● Very humid, dirty or dusty places 

● In direct sunlight or in places subject to extreme temperature rises, such as in a closed 

car in summer. Extremely cold places 

● Places subject to strong vibrations 

● Places affected by smoke or steam 

● Places subject to strong magnetic fields (such as near motors, transformers or 

magnets) 

● For long periods in contact with chemicals such as pesticides or next to rubber or vinyl 

products 

■ Do not expose the camera to sand. 

The FinePix S1 Pro is particularly adversely affected by sand. In sandy locations such as 

beaches or deserts, or in locations where there is windborne sand, ensure that the 

camera is not exposed to sand. This can cause faults that may be irreparable. 

■ Notes on Condensation 

If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place etc., water 

droplets (condensation) may form on the inside of the camera or on the lens. When this 

occurs, switch the camera off and wait until water droplets are goes off. Condensation 

may also form on the SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash. In this event, remove the 

SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash and wait a short time before using it again. 

■ When the Camera is Unused for Long Periods 

If you do not intend to use the camera for a long period, remove the batteries and any 

SmartMedia or Microdrive/CompactFlash before storing the camera. 

■ Cleaning Your Camera 

● Use a blower brush remove dust from the lens, LCD color monitor and viewfinder and 

then wipe lightly with a soft, dry cloth. If any soiling remains, apply a small amount of 

lens cleaning liquid to a piece of a lens cleaning paper and wipe gently. 

● Do not scrape the lens, LCD monitor or viewfinder with hard objects as the surface 

scratches easily. 

● Clean the body of the camera with a soft dry cloth. Do not use volatile substances 

such as thinners, benzene or insecticide, as these may react with camera body and 

cause degeneration or deformation or cause the coating to peel off. 

■ Using the Camera Overseas 

● When travelling overseas, do not place your camera in the check-in baggage. 

Baggage handling at airports may subject baggage to violent shocks, and the camera 

may be damaged internally even when no external damage is visible. 

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Cleaning the CCD 

■ This camera is equipped with a CCD photosensitive element. This CCD 

is located behind the shutter screen. 

If dust or other soiling attaches to the surface of the CCD and pictures 

are then taken, this soiling may appear as spots in the image, 

depending on the camera settings and the type of subject. If this 

occurs, the CCD must be cleaned. Because the surface of the CCD is 

extremely fragile, wherever possible the camera should be returned to 

an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for cleaning (for a charge). 

Any repairs carried out by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility to 

CCDs that were scratched or damaged during cleaning by the customer 

will be charged to the customer. Note that such repairs will probably 

involve replacing the CCD and will be expensive. 

☞ Note 

Dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD 

• Before a FUJIFILM digital camera is shipped from the factory, it is carefully 

checked for dust inside the camera and on the surface of the CCD to ensure 

that it conforms to FUJIFILM standards. 

• Bear in mind also that some types of soiling on the CCD surface cannot be 

removed even by an authorized FUJIFILM service facility. 

Should this occur, you can use features such as the despeckling function 

provided in the image processing software to remedy the problem. 

☞ Note 

Preventing Soiling of the CCD 

• Change the lens in an area free of soling and dust. 

• While the lens is detached from the camera, always fit the camera body cap 

provided onto the camera. Check that the body cap and lens are free of any 

soiling or dust. 

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Determining Whether Cleaning is Required 

1 

Connect the AC power adapter (sold separately) and 

load the battery adapter. 

• During cleaning, always use the AC power adapter and battery adapter to 

ensure that a power failure does not cause the mirror to drop down or the 

shutter to close and damage the camera. 

2 

Remove 

3 

Set 

4 

Hold 

the camera lens. 

the exposure mode dial to M. 

down both the self-timer button “!” and the AE 

lock button “AE-L” and switch the camera on. 

5 

Press 

the shutter button. The mirror swings up and the 

shutter opens and remains open. 

6 

Hold 

the camera so that the light shines on the CCD 

and check the CCD surface. 

• If there is soiling on the CCD surface, contact an authorized FUJIFILM 

dealer to request cleaning or clean the CCD yourself as described on the 

next page. 

• If there is no soiling on the CCD surface, proceed to step 3 in “Cleaning 

the CCD” on the next page to drop the mirror back down. 

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Cleaning the CCD - continued 

Cleaning the CCD 

1 

Perform steps 1 to 5 in “Determining whether cleaning 

is required” to swing the mirror up. 

• Never disconnect the AC power adapter during cleaning as this can result 

in damage to the camera shutter. 

2 

Use 

a blower to remove any soiling on the CCD surface. 

3 

Check 

☞ Note 

Points to Note when Cleaning the CCD 

• Use a blower that does not have a brush attached. Using a blower brush to 

clean soiling from the CCD can scratch the CCD surface. 

• If there is soiling on the CCD that cannot be removed using a blower, such as 

oil or fingermarks, take the camera to an authorized FUJIFILM dealer for 

cleaning. Never attempt to clean the CCD by wiping it as the CCD is 

extremely fragile. 

that all the soiling has been removed and then 

hold down both the self-timer button “!” and the AE 

lock button “AE-L” as you switch the camera off. Then 

disconnect the AC power adapter from the camera. 

• When you switch the camera off, the mirror drops down and the shutter 

closes at the same time. Ensure that your fingers are not caught inside 

the camera. 

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Power Supply Notes 

Batteries that Can Be Used 

• Use AA-size nickel-metal hydride (Ni-MH), AA-size Ni-Cd or AA-size alkaline 

batteries, CR123A lithium batteries and a CR2025 button cell with the FinePix 

S1 Pro. 

Do not use AA-size manganese or AA-size lithium batteries as these battery 

types emit heat that can cause camera faults or malfunctions. 

• The capacity of alkaline batteries varies depending on the brand. The life of 

some batteries may be considerably shorter than others. 

Notes on Handling the Batteries 

Incorrect use or handling of batteries can cause them to leak fluid, emit heat, 

emit sparks or burst. Observe the following precautions: 

• Do not heat batteries or throw them into a fire. 

• Do not allow metal objects such as pins to come into contact with the positive 

+ and negative - poles on a battery and do not carry or store batteries with 

metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins. 

• Do not get water or seawater on batteries and keep the battery terminals dry. 

• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify a battery. 

• Do not attempt to remove or damage the battery casing. 

• Do not drop, strike or otherwise subject batteries to strong impacts. 

• Do not use batteries that are leaking fluid, are deformed or discolored or are 

in any other way abnormal. 

• Do not store batteries in very warm or humid places. 

• Store batteries out of the reach of small children. 

• When loading the batteries into the camera, ensure that the positive + and 

negative - poles are arranged as indicated. 

• Do not use new batteries together with used batteries. (With rechargeable 

batteries, do not use charged batteries together with discharged batteries.) 

Do not use batteries of different types or brands together. 

• Remove the batteries from the camera if it will not be used for a long period. 

(If the button cell CR2025 battery is removed from the camera, the camera 

settings will revert to the factory default values.) 

• Some batteries may feel warm just after use. Switch the camera off and allow 

the batteries to cool before removing them. 

• When replacing the batteries, always fit new batteries of the same type. In the 

case of alkaline, lithium CR123A and button cell CR2025 batteries, “new 

batteries” denotes recently purchased, unused batteries. In the case of 

rechargeable Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries, it denotes batteries that were 

recently fully recharged at the same time. 

• In cold locations (+10°C (+50°F) or colder), battery performance declines and 

the time for which the batteries can be used decreases. Because this 

tendency is particularly pronounced in alkaline and lithium batteries, warm the 

batteries by placing them in a warm place such as your pocket before using 

them. If you are using a heating pad, take care not to place the batteries 

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Power Supply Notes - continued 

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If any battery fluid at all leaks from the batteries, wipe the battery 

compartment thoroughly and then load new batteries. 

If battery fluid comes into contact with your hands or clothing, wash the 

area thoroughly with running water. If the fluid gets into your eye, it could 

cause blindness. Flush the affected eye with clean water and then seek 

medical assistance. 

● Disposing of batteries 

Dispose of used batteries in accordance with your local waste disposal regulations. 

● Notes on Using Small Rechargeable Batteries (Ni-MH/Ni-Cd) 

• Charge AA-size Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries correctly using the Battery Charger (220V 

AC only, sold separately). 

• Do not use batteries other than those specified in the Battery Charger (220V AC only, 

sold separately). 

• Note that batteries may feel warm immediately after charging. This is normal. 

• Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries are not charged when they are shipped. Always charge new 

batteries before using them. 

• Due to the mechanical characteristics of the camera, a very small amount of current 

flows even when the camera is switched off. Take particular care with Ni-MH and Ni-Cd 

batteries as they will become excessively discharged and may no longer function even 

when charged if you leave them in the camera for a long period. 

• Ni-MH and Ni-Cd batteries self-discharge when not used. Always recharge the batteries 

before using them. If the time for which a battery can be used decreases markedly even 

when if are correctly charged, this indicates that the battery has reached the end of its 

effective life. Purchase a new battery. 

• Soiling such as fingermarks or grease on the poles of Ni-MH batteries can significantly 

reduce the number of shots that can be taken using the batteries. If this occurs, wipe 

the poles carefully with a soft dry cloth and recharge the batteries once they have fully 

discharged. 

● Recycling Small Rechargeable Batteries 

This symbol is the recycling symbol used for small rechargeable batteries (such as Ni- 

MH and Ni-Cd batteries). Small rechargeable batteries use scarce and valuable 

resources that only exist in small quantities and these metals can be recycled. 

Recycling resources in this way helps to reduce waste and protect the environment. 

Dispose of your used small rechargeable batteries by sticking insulating tape over the 

metal terminals on the batteries and taking them to your local recycling facility for small 

rechargeable batteries. 

Notes on Using the AC Power Adapter (AC-5VH) (sold separately) 

Use only the AC-5VH AC Power Adapter with your FinePix S1 Pro Digital 

Camera. The use of an AC adapter other than the AC-5VH may result in 

damage to your camera. 

• Take care to ensure that the contact points on the AC power adapter do 

not touch other metal objects as this can cause a short-circuit. 

• Do not plug the AC power adapter into the camera when it is running on 

batteries. Switch the camera off and then plug in the AC power adapter. 

• Do not load batteries into the camera or replace the batteries when the camera is running on 

the AC power adapter. Switch the camera off first.

Notes on Media 

■ SmartMedia 

SmartMedia are a new recording media developed specifically for use in digital cameras. Each 

SmartMedia card contains a semiconductor memory chip (NAND-type flash memory) which is 

used to record digital image data. 

Because the data is recorded electrically, recorded data can be erased and re-recorded. 

■ SmartMedia with ID 

SmartMedia ID (SmartMedia with ID) are SmartMedia that have been assigned individual ID 

numbers. SmartMedia ID cards can be used in devices with features that use IDs for 

applications such as copyright protection. SmartMedia ID cards can be used on the FinePix S1 

Pro in the same way as conventional SmartMedia cards. 

■ Microdrive 

Microdrive are the smallest and lightest hard disk drive and conform to the CF Type II extended 

standard for CompactFlash. Because Microdrive can hold large numbers of recorded images 

and represent a very low cost per megabyte, they allow more economical recording of highquality 

images. 

■ Data Retention 

In the following situations, recorded data may be erased (or corrupted). Fuji Photo Film Co. 

Ltd. accepts no liability for any losses incurred as a result of data being erased or corrupted. 

* If the media is used improperly by the customer or by a third party 

* If the media is affected by static electricity or electrical interference 

* If the media is removed or the device is switched off while data is being recorded onto or 

erased from the media (including formatting) 

* If the media is bent or dropped, or subjected to strong impacts. 

Important data should be backed up on to another media (MO 

disk, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.). 

■ Notes on handling media (all types) 

• When inserting the media, hold it straight as you slide it in. 

• Never remove the media or switch the camera off during data recording, during data 

erasing (formatting) or during frame advance when images are being played back. These 

actions could result in damage to the media. 

• Media are precision electronic devices. Do not bend, drop, or subject media to excessive 

shocks. 

• Do not use or store media in environments likely to be affected by strong static electricity, 

electrical noise or magnetic fields. 

• Do not use or store media in very hot, humid or corrosive environments. 

■ Notes on handling SmartMedia 

• Use only the SmartMedia specified for use with the FinePix S1 Pro. The use of other 

SmartMedia could damage the camera. 

• Take care not to touch the SmartMedia’s contact area (gold-colored area) or allow the area 

to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any soiling that does occur. 

• To avoid damage caused by static electricity, always use the special static-free case 

provided during transportation or storage. Keep the SmartMedia in a storage case if 

available. 

• Inserting a SmartMedia that is charged with static electricity into your camera may result in 

a camera malfunction. If this occurs, switch the camera off and then on again. 

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Notes on Media - continued 

• Do not carry SmartMedia in locations such as a trouser pocket. This could subject the 

SmartMedia to excessive force when you sit down, thereby damaging the SmartMedia. 

• The SmartMedia may feel warm when it is removed from the camera after being used for 

an extended period. This is normal and does not indicate a fault. 

• SmartMedia cards have a limited life. After a long period of use it will become impossible to 

record new image data on the card. In this event, purchase a new card. 

• Stick the enclosed index label onto the index area on the SmartMedia. Do not use thirdparty 

labels on the SmartMedia as this can cause faults when the SmartMedia is inserted 

or removed. 

• Take care that index labels do not overlap into the write-protect area. 

• If there is any initial product defect in SmartMedia as a result of manufacturing by 

FUJIFILM, the same number of replacement cards will be provided free of charge. 

FUJIFILM accepts no liability for faults attributable to other causes. 

■ Notes on using Microdrive and CompactFlash 

• Do not write on the media label. 

• Do not peel off the media label. 

• Do not stick another label onto a media. 

• When carrying or storing a media, keep it in the protective case provided. 

• Do not use media in CF Type II slots that do not have an eject function. 

• Take care when handling media that have been used for long periods as they may become 

hot. 

• Do not place media close to strong magnets. 

• Keep media dry. 

• Do not apply excessive force to the media cover. 

■ Notes on using media with a personal computer 

• If you intend to take photos using a media that has been used on a personal computer, first 

format the media on your camera. 

• When you format a media in the camera and then photograph and record images, a folder 

is automatically created on the media. Image data is then recorded in this folder. 

• Do not change or delete the folder names or file names on the media from your PC as this 

will make it impossible to use the media in your camera. 

• Always use the camera to erase image data on a media. 

• To edit image data, copy the image data to the computer’s hard disk and then edit the 

copied data. 

■ SmartMedia Specifications 

Type 

Image memory card for digital cameras (SmartMedia) 

Operating voltage 3.3 V 

Operating conditions Temperature: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F) 

Humidity: 80% or less (no condensation) 

Dimensions 37 × 45 × 0.76 mm (1.45 × 1.77 × 0.03 in.) (W × H × D) 

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Warning Displays 

■ If a warning is displayed or flashes in the top display panel, viewfinder 

display, rear display panel or color LCD monitor, check the points 

described in the table below before requesting repairs. 

Top display panel 

Problem 

Viewfinder display 

Cause 

Solution 

Ref. 

Page 

‡ 

(flashing) 

‡ 

(flashing) 

The aperture ring on 

the lens is not set to 

the narrowest 

aperture. 

Set the aperture ring 

on the lens to the 

narrowest aperture. 

P.20 

O 

(flashing) 

The lithium batteries 

are flat. 

Replace the lithium 

batteries. 

P.17, 18 

P.22 

O 

(lit) 

The lithium battery 

charge is low. 

Have spare lithium 


P.22 

° 

(flashing) 

(lit in M mode) 

° 

(flashing) 

(lit in M mode) 

The lens mounted is 

not a Nikkor lens with 

built-in CPU or no lens 

is mounted on the 

camera. 

Use a Nikkor lens with 

built-in CPU (excluding 

IX Nikkor lenses). 

(Note that pictures can 

still be taken in M 

mode.) 

P.20 

P.106 

‹ 

(lit) 

The slot cover was 

opened during card 

operation. 

Switch the camera off, 

close the slot cover, 

switch the camera 

back on and try again. 

P.25 

P.112 

‹ 

(lit) 

• The AA-size batteries 

are low on charge or 

flat. 

• No AA-size batteries 

are loaded. 

Switch the camera off 

and replace the AAsize 

batteries or load 

new AA-size batteries. 

Then switch the 

camera back on and 

try again. 

P.18 

‹ 

(flashing) 

The lithium batteries 

are low on charge or 

the camera 

mechanism has 

stopped due to cold 

and cannot take 

pictures. 

Switch the camera off 

and replace the lithium 

batteries. Then switch 

the camera back on 

and try again. 

If this does not resolve 

the problem, set the 

focusing mode to M, 

release the shutter and 

briefly switch the 

camera off. 

P.17, 18 

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121

Warning Displays - continued 




Cause 

Solution 

Ref. 

Page 

u 

(flashing) 

AF (auto focus) cannot 

focus the camera. 

Focus the camera in 

manual (M) mode. 

P.58 

⁄ 

(lit) 

⁄ 

(lit) 

The subject is too 

bright and is beyond 

the camera’s control 

range. 

• In S mode (shutterpriority 

auto mode), 

select a faster shutter 

speed. 

• In A mode (aperturepriority 

auto mode), 

select a higher 

aperture number. 

• In exposure modes 

other than M, use an 

ND (light volume 

adjustment) filter. 

P.62 

P.63 

P.60- 

66 

¤ 

(lit) 

¤ 

(lit) 

The subject is too dark 

and is beyond the 

camera’s control 

range. 

• In S mode (shutterpriority 

auto mode), 

select a slower 

shutter speed. 

• In A mode (aperturepriority 

auto mode), 

select a lower 

aperture number. 

• In exposure modes 

other than M, use the 

flash. 

P.62 

P.63 

P.60- 

66 

j 

(flashing) 

The subject is dark 

and the flash should 

be used. 

Use the built-in flash. 

P.76 

j 

(flashing) 

This icon flashing for 

about 3 seconds after 

the flash fires indicates 

that the full flash 

intensity was used and 

the image may be 

underexposed. 

Recheck the distance 

to the subject, the 

aperture setting and 

the flash control range 

and then try again. 

P.74 

‹ and 

j 

(flashing) 

‹ and 

j 

(flashing) 

In modes other than A 

and M, the mode 

selector on a Nikon 

flash unit is not set to 

¸. 

Set the mode selector 

to ¸ or set the 

exposure mode to A or 

M. 

P.79 

122


Rear display panel Color LCD monitor 

(blinking) 

Cause 

The AA-size batteries 

are flat. 

Solution 

Replace the AA-size 

batteries. 

Ref. 

Page 

P.18 

(lit) 

The AA-size batteries 

are low on charge. 

Have replacement AAsize 


P.18 

! READ ERROR 

The data played back 

was not recorded 

correctly. 

The image cannot be 

played back. 

! CARD NOT 

INITIALIZED 

The recording media is 

not formatted 

(initialized). 

Format the recording 

media. 

P.86 

! CARD ERROR 

The card played back 

contains an error. 

The data on the card 

cannot be played back. 

! PROTECTED 

CARD 

There is a write-protect 

sticker on the 

SmartMedia. 

Use a SmartMedia that 

does not have a writeprotect 

sticker. 

P.24 

! PROTECT 

! PROTECT 

An attempt was made 

to erase a protected 

frame. 

Remove the protection. 

P.88 

DPOF FRAME 

ERASE OK? 

DPOF print 

specifications are set 

for the image to be 

erased. 

When the image is 

deleted, the DPOF 

settings are cancelled 

at the same time. 

P.91- 

100 

RESET UNMATCHED 

DPOF OK? 

DPOF file contains an 

error, or the DPOF file 

was specified on 

another device. 

To create a new DPOF 

file and redo all the 

DPOF settings, press 

the “MENU/EXE” 

button. 

P.91- 

100 

! DPOF FILE ERROR 

More than 1000 

frames were specified 

in the DPOF frame 

settings. 

The maximum number 

of frames that can be 

specified for printing 

on the same media is 

999. 

The built-in flash was 

popped up even 

though the battery 

adapter is used. 

The built-in flash 

cannot be used when 

the battery adapter is 

used. 

‹ 

• The recording media 

is not formatted 

(initialized). 

• You are trying to 

record onto a faulty 

media. 

• Format the recording 

media. 

• Data cannot be 

recorded onto faulty 

media. 

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123

Troubleshooting 


Cause 

Solution 

No power. 

Power cuts out during 

operation. 

Battery runs out 

quickly. 

The date and time 

are reset when you 

replace the AA-size 

batteries. 

No photograph is 

taken when the 

shutter button is 

pressed. 

I can’t use the flash 

to take pictures. 

• The batteries are flat. 

• The AC power adapter plug has 

come out of the power outlet. 


• You are using the camera in 

extremely cold conditions. 

• The terminals are soiled. 

• The batteries have reached the 

end of their effective lives. 

• No button cell CR2025 batteries 

are fitted. 

• The button cell CR2025 

batteries are depleted. 

• No media is loaded. 

• The media is full and no further 

data can be recorded. 

• The SmartMedia is writeprotected. 

• The media is not formatted. 

• The SmartMedia contact 

surface (the gold-colored area) 

is soiled. 

• The media is damaged. 

• The Auto Power Off function 

has switched the camera off. 


• The camera will not focus. 

• You tried to take a picture using 

the built-in flash when you were 

also using the battery adapter. 

• An error occurred. 

• The flash is set to Suppressed 

Flash mode. (The flash is 

closed.) 

• You pressed the shutter button 

while the flash was charging. 

• You are using the battery 

adapter. 

• Load new batteries. 

• Plug the adapter back in. 

• Fit new batteries. 

• Put the batteries in your pocket 

or another warm place to heat 

them and then load them into 

the camera just before you take 

a picture. 

• Wipe the battery terminals with 

a clean, dry cloth. 



• Fit new replacement batteries. 

• Load a media. 

• Load a new media or erase 

some frames. 

• Remove the write-protection. 

• Format the media. 

• Clean the SmartMedia contact 

surface (the gold-colored area) 

with a clean dry cloth. 

• Load a new media. 

• Switch the camera on. 


• Set the focusing mode to 

manual (M), focus on the 

subject manually and take the 

picture. 

• Close the built-in flash and then 

take the picture. 

• Refer to the warning displays on 

P.121, 122 and 123 and take 

the appropriate action. 

• The flash pops up. 

• Wait until charging is completed 

before pressing the shutter 

button. 

• Use lithium batteries. 

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Cause 

Solution 

The playback image 

is too dark even 

though I used the 

flash. 

The playback image 

is blurred. 

I cannot format the 

SmartMedia or 

Microdrive. 

I cannot erase all the 

frames. 

Nothing happens 

when I use the 

camera switches and 

dials. 

No image appears on 

the color LCD 

monitor when I press 

the “PLAY” button. 

There is no image on 

the TV screen. 

• The subject is too far away. 

• Something is obstructing the 

flash. 

• The lens is dirty. 

• The camera is not focused. 

• The SmartMedia or Microdrive 

is write-protected. 

• The media is damaged. 

• The frame is protected. 

• Camera malfunction. 


• There is no media loaded. 

• There is no photography data 

recorded on the media. 

• The camera and TV are not 

connected correctly. 

• Move closer to the subject. 

• Remove the lens hood. 

• Clean the lens. 

• Focus the camera correctly 

(☞ P.28). 

• Remove the write-protection. 

(Peel off the write-protect 

sticker.) 

• Use a new media. 

• Remove the frame protection. 

• Remove the power supply (the 

batteries) and then reload them 

and try again. 


• Insert a media that contains 

some photography data. 

• Connect the camera and TV 

correctly. 

• Set the TV input to “VIDEO”. 

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Specifications 

126 

Item 

Type of camera 

Recording 

Imaging 

Camera 

Recording media 

Recording modes 

Recorded image sizes 

Picture element 


Interchangeable-lens SLR-type digital camera 

• Slot 1: SmartMedia (3.3 V) 

• Slot 2: Microdrive and CompactFlash (CF type II) 

Design rule for Camera File System-compliant (Exif Ver.2.1 JPEGcompatible, 

TIFF-RGB or TIFF-YC), DPOF-compatible 

3040 × 2016 (6.13 megapixels), 2304 × 1536 (3.54 megapixels) 

and 1440 × 960 (1.38 megapixels) 

23.3 × 15.6 mm Super CCD with primary color filter (total no. of pixels: 

3.4 megapixels in an interwoven pattern) 

Sensitivity 

Exposure control 

Lens mount 

Interchangeable lenses 

Actual field of view 

Equivalent to ISO 320, 400, 800 or 1600 

Auto, P, S, A, M, Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sport and Night scene 

Nikon F mount 

See P. 106, 107. 

Approx. 1.5× the rated focal length of the lens (for 35 mm camera 

equivalent) 

Viewfinder 

Eye-level optical type (coverage: approx. 90% vertical and approx. 

93% horizontal) 

Eyesight adjustment 

Auto focus 

Lens servo 

–1.5 to +1.0 dpt 

TTL phase detection with auxiliary AF lamp 

AF (single AF servo or continuous AF servo automatically selected 

by the camera), M (manual) 

Exposure metering modes 3D 6-zone multi-pattern metering, 6-zone multi-pattern metering 

and Center-weighted metering 

Shutter 

Shutter speeds 


AE lock 

Self-timer 

Synchro contacts 

Electronically controlled descending-type focal-plane shutter 

1/2000 to 30 sec. 

±3 EV (in 1/3 EV step increments) 

BV memory type using AE lock button (center-weighted metering) 

2 seconds or 10 seconds 

X contacts only (semiconductor-type), synchronized with External 

Flash at low shutter speeds of 1/125 sec. and slower. 

Built-in flash 

Manual pop-up type. Guide No. 15 (ISO 100 • m) 

Illumination angle covers 28-mm lens field of view, TTL-BL flash control 

F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8 F11 

ISO 320 2.2-10.3 m 1.8-8.7 m 1.3-6.3 m 0.8-4.3 m 0.8-3.2 m 

(7.2-33.8 ft.) (5.9-28.5 ft.) (4.3-20.7 ft.) (2.6-14.1 ft.) (2.6-10.5 ft.) 

ISO 400 2.2-11.5 m 2.0-9.7 m 1.5-6.8 m 1.0-4.8 m 1.0-3.6 m 

(8.2-37.7 ft.) (6.6-31.8 ft.) (4.9-22.3 ft.) (3.3-15.7 ft.) (3.3-11.8 ft.) 

ISO 800 Not supported *1 

ISO 1600 Not supported *1 

Synchro modes 

Normal synchro, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow 

synchro, Slow synchro 

Accessory shoe 

Hot shoe (with flash contacts, TTL automatic flash control contacts 

and ready light contacts) 

With safety lock mechanism 

Remote release 

Release socket on shutter button 

*1 The flash does not operate correctly at ISO800 and ISO1600. Use Preview mode to check the exposure 

when shooting at these film speeds.

Display 

I/O sockets 

Main Functions 

General 

Item 

Information display 


Video out 

Digital (USB) 

DC input 

Auto Power Off 

Battery check 

White balance 

Playback 

Erase modes 

Image quality settings 

Other 

Dimensions 

Mass (Weight) 

Power 

supply 

Number of shots using 

batteries*2 

Operating conditions 

Accessories 

Image 

processor 

Camera 




Rear display panel (backlit) 

2-inch 200,000-pixel low-temperature polysilicon TFT 

mini pin jack (3.5-mm dia.) (NTSC/PAL) 

Data downloading to PC and taking pictures your PC 

Used to connect AC Power Adapter AC-5VH 

Off, 2 min. or 5 min. (disabled during auto playback and when the 

camera operates connected to a PC) 

• Battery checking performed on camera and at image processor 

respectively. However, checking is performed on the camera 

when the battery adapter is used. 

• Check levels: 3 levels (full, flat and low) 

If the battery capacity is insufficient in either the image processor 

or camera, a warning is displayed for 3 seconds and then the 

Auto Power Off function is triggered. 

AUTO, Sunny, Shade, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent2, Fluorescent3, 

Incandescent and Custom 

Single-frame, 4-frame, 9-frame, Playback zoom, Histogram and 

Auto-play 

Format, All frames, Single frame 

Color, Tone, Sharpness 

DPOF, Multi-exposure, Frame no. memory, Custom WB setting, 

Standard chart 

148.5 × 125 × 79.5 mm (5.8 × 4.9 × 3.1in.) (excluding LCD screen 

and attachments) 

800 g (28.2oz.) (body only, not including batteries) 

4 AA-size batteries (alkaline (provided), 

Ni-MH (sold separately) or Ni-Cd (sold separately)) 

Special AC Power Adapter AC-5VH (sold separately) 

CR2025 lithium button cell battery (supplied, for clock and settings 

backup) 

2 CR123A lithium batteries (provided) 

Power also available from image processor using battery adapter. 

However, the built-in flash cannot be used when the battery 

adapter is used. 

Approx. 650 (without previews, recorded on SmartMedia, built-in 

flash off) 

(with Ni-MH batteries (HR-3UF) used in image processor and 

CR123A lithium batteries used in camera) 

Temperature: 0°C to +40°C. (+32°F to +104°F) (Note that the 

range for Microdrive is +5°C to +40°C (+41°F to +104°F).) 

Humidity: 80% or less (no condensation) 

See P.9. 

*2 This is a guide to the number of consecutive shots that can be taken at normal temperatures. Actual numbers 

may vary depending on the camera’s operating conditions and the amount of charge in the batteries. 

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Specifications - continued 

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. 

• The color LCD monitor on your digital camera is manufactured using advanced high-precision 

technology. Even so, small bright points and anomalous colors (particularly around text) may 

appear on the monitor. These are normal display characteristics and do not indicate a fault with 

the monitor. This phenomenon will not appear on the recorded image. 

Standard Number of Available Shots (Recorded Images) 

The number of available shots varies slightly depending on the type of subject. 

The actual number of available shots also varies more widely from the standard 

number as the capacity of the media increases. 

Image Size 

3040 × 2016 

2304 × 1536 

1440 × 960 

Media Hi(RGB) Hi(YC) Fine Normal Basic 

Microdrive (340 MB) 19 29 144 305 741 

SmartMedia (64 MB) 3 5 26 55 132 

SmartMedia (32 MB) 1 2 12 27 66 

SmartMedia (16 MB) 0 1 6 13 32 

Microdrive (340 MB) 33 50 249 520 1249 

SmartMedia (64 MB) 6 9 45 94 221 

SmartMedia (32 MB) 3 4 22 47 110 

SmartMedia (16 MB) 1 2 11 23 54 

Microdrive (340 MB) 84 126 502 972 1822 

SmartMedia (64 MB) 15 23 90 172 331 

SmartMedia (32 MB) 7 11 45 86 165 

SmartMedia (16 MB) 3 5 22 42 82 

Compatible Media 

• This camera is guaranteed to operate with FUJIFILM SmartMedia. 

• Although FUJIFILM has tested many major types of Microdrives and CompactFlash cards, 

some media may not be compatible with this camera. 

Compatible Media (As of July 2000) 

Microdrive 

CompactFlash 

IBM: 340MB 

Sandisk: SDCFB-16/32/40/48/64/98/128 

Lexer Media: 4× type 8 MB to 80 MB 

8× type 8 MB to 160 MB 

Batteries Uses and Symptoms When Batteries are Depleted 

128 

AA-size Alkaline 

batteries 

Lithium batteries 

CR123A 

Button cell lithium 

battery CR2025 

Uses 

Image processing 

Power functions such as auto focus, 

aperture, mirror and shutter 

operation, and charge the flash. 

Stores the time and other settings 

Symptoms When Depleted 

“‹” appears on the top display 

panel 

The camera will not switch on. 

When the AA-size batteries are 

removed for replacement, the time 

and other settings revert to the 

factory default settings.

Safety Notes 

■ The warning and attention symbols shown below are used to indicate the 

severity of the injury or damage that will result if the indicated information 

is ignored and the product is used incorrectly as a result. 

WARNING 

Indicates information which, if ignored, could cause death or 

serious injury. 

ATTENTION 

Indicates information which, if ignored, could result in 

personal injury or physical damage. 

■ The icons shown below indicate types of information that should be 

observed. 

Indicates important information which the user should bear in mind. 

Indicates a forbidden action. 

Indicates a mandatory action that the user must perform. 

Unplug from 

power socket 

WARNING 

When an abnormal event occurs, switch the camera off and remove 

the batteries or disconnect the AC power adapter. 

Continued use of the camera when an abnormal event occurs, such as the 

camera emitting smoke or an unusual oder, can cause a fire or electric shock. 

• Contact an authorized FUJIFILM dealer. 

Do not allow water or foreign objects to enter the camera. 

If water or any foreign object gets into the camera, switch the camera off, 

remove the batteries and disconnect the AC power adapter. 

Continued use of the camera can cause a fire or electric shock. 


Do not put the camera down on an unstable surface. 

The camera could tip over and fall, resulting in an injury. 

Do not 

disassemble 

Never attempt to disassemble or modify this camera. (Never open 

the camera casing.) 

Do not use the camera when you have dropped the camera or the 

casing is damaged. 

Any of these actions can cause a fire or electric shock. 


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Safety Notes - continued 

Do not use 

in a bathroom or 

shower 

WARNING 

Do not use this camera in a bathroom or shower. 

This can cause a fire or electric shock. 

Never take pictures while moving. 

Never use this camera while you are walking or while you are in control of a 

vehicle such as a car. 

This can cause a collision or traffic accident. 

Do not touch metal components during a thunderstorm. 

This can result in an electric shock from lightning induction when lightning 

strikes. 

Do not use the batteries other than as directed. 

Load the batteries with the positive + and negative - poles positioned as 

indicated. 

Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or heat the batteries. 

Do not drop the batteries or subject them to impacts. 

Do not attempt to recharge lithium or alkaline batteries. 

Do not store batteries with other metal products. 

Any of these actions can cause the battery to burst or leak fluid, resulting in a 

fire or injury. 

Do not use AC power adapters or batteries other than those 

specified for use with this camera. 

This can cause a fire. 

If fluid leaks from the batteries and gets into your eyes or on your 

skin or clothing, blindness or injury could result. Flush the affected 

area immediately with clean water and seek medical help as soon as 

possible. 

When disposing of or storing batteries, cover the battery terminals 

with insulating tape (cellophane tape, etc.). 

• Contact with other batteries or metal objects can cause the batteries to emit 

sparks or burst. 

Do not use the camera in atmospheres that contain flammable gas. 

This can cause an explosion or fire. 

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Do not use 

Do not look 

Do not use 

Do not look directly at the sun or any strong light source through 

the camera or lens. 

This can cause blindness or damaged eyesight. 

Take care not to wrap the shoulder strap around your neck. Take 

particular care not to catch the shoulder strap around the necks of 

infants or small children. 

This can result in the strap becoming wrapped around the neck and cause 

suffocation.

WARNING 

Keep button-cell batteries out of the reach of small children to 

prevent the batteries from being accidentally swallowed. 

If swallowed, button-cell batteries can cause symptoms of poisoning. If a 

battery is swallowed, consult a physician immediately. 

ATTENTION 

Do not leave the camera in very humid or dusty locations or 

locations affected by oil smoke or steam. 

Leaving the camera in such locations may cause a fire or electric shock. 

Do not leave the camera in unusually hot locations. 

Do not leave the camera in a closed car or in a location exposed to direct 

sunlight. 

This could cause a fire. 

Do not place heavy objects on the camera. 

The camera could overbalance and fall, resulting in an injury. 

Do not move the camera while the AC power adapter is connected. 

This could damage the power cord or the cable and cause a fire or electric 

shock. 

Do not cover the camera or AC power adapter with blankets or 

bedding. 

This can cause heat to build up and result in deformation of the camera casing 

or a fire. 

When cleaning the camera or when the camera will not be used for 

an extended period, remove the batteries and disconnect the AC 

power adapter. 

Failure to do so could cause a fire or electric shock. 

Do not operate the flash close to people’s eyes. 

This can cause temporarily damaged eyesight. 

Regularly request internal inspections and cleaning. 

The buildup of dust inside the camera could cause camera faults or a fire. 

• Contact an authorized FUJIFILM dealer and request internal cleaning once 

every two years. 

Storage note 

Do not move 

When you are not using the camera, fit the lens cap on the lens and 

store the camera out of direct sunlight. 

Sunlight entering the lens could cause a fire. 

Do not move the camera or lens while it is mounted on a tripod. 

The camera could fall over or strike someone and cause an injury. 

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